What is a conservatorship?

A conservatorship is a legal arrangement that appoints an individual, known as a conservator, to manage the financial affairs and/or day-to-day care of another person. The person being protected is known as a “ward.” The most common type of conservatorship in Washington is a guardianship for a minor child. In a guardianship, the conservator must support, maintain, and care for the ward in accordance with the ward’s best interests. This includes making decisions regarding the care and education of the ward, as well as decisions regarding the ward’s assets and liabilities. The conservator is also responsible for keeping track of the ward’s financial records. In addition to guardianships, conservatorships may be set up for adults who are unable to make decisions for themselves due to a disability. In such cases, the court will appoint a conservator to make decisions for the ward, including decisions regarding his or her financial affairs. Washington law outlines the rights and responsibilities of both the conservator and the ward. The conservator is obligated to act in the ward’s best interests at all times, and to act reasonably and prudently in the management of the ward’s assets. The ward has the right to petition the court to end the conservatorship, if desired.

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