What is a conservator?

A conservator is a legal term used to describe a fiduciary, or person, appointed by a court to manage the affairs and well-being of a person who is unable to do so themselves, due to physical or mental impairment. In North Carolina, a conservator may be appointed to a minor (under 18 years of age) or an adult. A minor conservator is typically appointed by a court to manage the financial affairs and property of a minor. An adult conservator is appointed by the court to manage the financial affairs and physical health decisions of a person considered "incapacitated." This may include decisions such as paying bills, handling medical decisions, and managing real estate. In addition to court-appointed conservators, it is also possible to have a voluntarily-appointed conservator. This person is appointed by the elderly person, or adult with disabilities, through a power of attorney document. They are given the same duties and responsibilities as a court-appointed conservator.

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