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California’s conservatorship system is designed to protect individuals who cannot manage their own personal needs or financial affairs. A conservatorship is established through a court process where a judge appoints a responsible person (the conservator) to care for another adult (the conservatee).

There are two main types: (1) Conservatorship of the Person, handling the conservatee’s daily living needs, and (2) Conservatorship of the Estate, managing financial matters. Establishing a conservatorship requires filing a petition with the Probate Court, notifying relatives, and attending a hearing where the court evaluates necessity based on clear and convincing evidence. Annual reporting and accounting are required to ensure transparency. Alternatives like powers of attorney and trusts are often considered first to avoid the restrictive nature of conservatorships.