Who decides whether a person needs a conservator?

The Superior Court determines whether a conservatorship should be established. The court process includes petitioning the court, notifying the proposed conservatee and his or her family of proceedings, identifying the resources of the proposed conservatee and stating the reason a conservatorship is needed. The court will establish a conservatorship only if it is determined that the person requires it and that the petitioner can fulfill the responsibilities as a conservator.

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1. What is a Conservator?
2. What are the duties of a Conservator?
3. Are there different types of conservatorships?
4. Who decides whether a person needs a conservator?
5. Does the Public Conservator have the same responsibilities as other conservators?