What is a conservatorship?

A conservatorship is a legal arrangement established between an adult who needs assistance making decisions due to disability and a court-appointed individual, known as a conservator. This individual is responsible for managing the physical and financial well-being of the disabled adult in South Carolina. The conservator is in charge of making decisions such as where the person lives, what their medical treatment is, and how their finances are managed. South Carolina courts have the authority to appoint a conservator if a person is deemed unable to care for themselves or manage their finances due to their disability. Conservatorships are used as a form of disability planning law to ensure the protection and wellbeing of individuals with disabilities. The conservator is required to provide detailed, annual reports to the court on the progress of the individual’s health, welfare, and financial management to ensure that the individual is well cared for and their finances are appropriately managed. The conservatorship is a legal and binding agreement that lasts as long as the conserved individual is alive.

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