What are the different types of conservatorship?

California law provides for two basic types of conservatorship depending upon the conservatee's particular needs.

  • Probate Conservatorship
    • A probate conservatorship of person may be established for those found unable to properly provide for their personal needs for physical health, food, clothing, or shelter. A probate conservator of estate may be established for those who are substantially unable to manage their own financial resources or resist fraud or undue influence.
  • Lanterman-Petris-Short (LPS) Conservatorship
    • A conservator of the person or both person and estate may be appointed for those found unable to provide for their basic personal needs for food, clothing, or shelter as a result of mental disorder or impairment by chronic alcoholism.

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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?