What is a conservator?

A conservator is a person appointed by the court to manage the affairs of a person who is determined to be incapacitated. In Arkansas, a conservator may be appointed for an adult who is incapable of taking care of his or her own personal affairs or the affairs of his or her estate. The conservator is responsible for ensuring that the incapacitated person has adequate food, clothing, shelter, and medical care. Additionally, the conservator has a fiduciary duty to manage the incapacitated person’s finances and investments, and to pay his or her bills. The conservator must also provide reports to the court, detailing all the financial transactions involved in the care and management of the incapacitated person’s assets. The conservator has the responsibility to make important decisions on behalf of the incapacitated person, such as those pertaining to medical care, housing, travel, and financial matters. Finally, the conservator must follow court orders and abide by any restrictions that have been imposed by the court.

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