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Conservatorships and Guardianships
When loved ones become unable to make decisions or care for themselves, a court supervised conservatorship is sometimes the only way to protect them. We are experienced with all aspects of conservatorships and their administration.
- Protection of Disabled Loved Ones
- Conservatorship Petitions
- Administration of Conservatorships
What is a Conservator?
A conservatorship is a court-ordered protection for a disabled or incapacitated person. Conservatorships in Tennessee are established for adults. Though the meaning in other states varies, “guardianship” is only used in Tennessee for protection of minors. A “conservator of the person” may be appointed when the individual is incapacitated and needs someone to make housing, health and similar decisions but there are no assets that require protection. A “conservator of the estate” may be appointed to manage and protect assets of the physically or mentally incapacitated person. Usually the same person is appointed for both responsibilities, but there are sometimes separate conservators of the person and the estate. Co-conservators may also be appointed.
[see article Conservatorship Process]
[see article Responsibilities of the Conservator]
