What services does the Public Administrator provide?

The Public Administrator is court appointed to:

  • Protect a decedent’s property from waste, loss or theft
  • Make appropriate burial arrangements
  • Conduct an investigation to locate all assets
  • Ensure the estate is administered according to the decedent’s wishes
  • Pay a decedent’s bills and taxes
  • Locate persons entitled to inherit from the estate

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1. What is the Public Guardian / Public Conservator / Public Administrator Office responsible for?
2. What is the difference between a Public Administrator, a Public Conservator and a Public Guardian?
3. What services does the Public Administrator provide?
4. What services does the Public Conservator provide?
5. What services does the Public Guardian provide?
6. How does a Power of Attorney differ from a Conservatorship?
7. What are the different types of conservatorship?
8. Who can be a Petitioner?
9. Who is eligible for services through the Public Guardian?
10. How do I make a referral or get help for someone in need of Conservatorship services?
11. Are there fees involved?