Guardianship & Conservatorship

Guardianship Lawyers in Draper, UT

Coulter ▪ Tateoka offers counsel to individuals and families in need of protecting the interests of an elder, child, or family member.

In general, a guardianship and/or conservatorship allow someone to act for someone else. A court will appoint a guardian and/or conservator when someone can no longer take care of themselves. For instance, if a person becomes mentally incapacitated and is no longer able to make sound decisions about his or her own welfare, a guardianship and/or conservatorship may be obtained.

Guardianship (guardian over person). Like a general power of attorney, a guardianship allows someone else to act as if they were you. Unlike a power of attorney, however, a guardianship cannot be created voluntarily. A guardianship is ordered by a court. A guardianship may be established when someone is unable to take care of themselves or a minor under their control. Guardianships may be established to take care of adults or children.

Conservatorship (guardian over property). Conservatorships are similar to guardianships, but they only give a person the power to manage another person’s property and finances.

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