Guardianship and Conservatorship  

There are times in life when an adult needs to be protected. If you have a loved one who has become incapacitated because of disease, age, or injury, you might be considering guardianship.  

A guardian is someone who has the legal authority to make healthcare decisions for another person when that person cannot make their own decisions. A conservator is someone who has the authority to make financial and business decisions for another person when they cannot make those decisions themselves.