How is a conservatorship different than a guardianship?

A conservatorship is different than a guardianship in several ways. In Kansas, a conservator is appointed by a court when someone is unable to make decisions about their finances and their property due to age, illness, or disability. A conservator is responsible for managing the conservatee’s finances, including paying bills, investing funds, and collecting income. A guardianship, on the other hand, is a legal relationship established between a guardianship and a child or legal adult under guardianship. In Kansas, a court can appoint a guardian to care for the physical and mental well-being of a legal adult who is not able to provide for themselves because of an illness, disability, or advanced age. The guardian is responsible for providing for the personal needs of the person under guardianship and making sure they are safe and well. In Kansas, the court will decide whether guardianship or conservatorship is more appropriate based on the individual’s circumstances. While both guardianships and conservatorships are court-supervised legal relationships, they are distinct and have different responsibilities. A conservator typically only deals with financial matters while a guardian is appointed to make decisions about the personal needs of the individual.

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