A: Although they both allow someone else to legally act on your behalf, the most important difference is that you get to pick your power of attorney whereas oftentimes the court will choose your conservator (and sometimes without your ability to participate i.e. if...
Conservatorships
Q: I have been hearing a lot about Britney Spears’ conservatorship. What is a conservatorship?
A: A conservatorship is a court case wherein a judge appoints an individual or organization (the “conservator”) to care for an adult who cannot safely care for himself or herself or manage his or her own finances. For example, a conservator may be appointed for an...