Limited Conservatorship
Limited Conservatorships
A conservatorship is needed in the event a person over the age of 18 is no longer able to care for themselves or make sound decisions. Conservatorships are typically for adults who have become incapacitated due to illness, injury, or age.
Limited Conservatorship
A limited conservatorship may be needed for a person over the age of 18 who was born with a mental or physical disability that impairs their ability to properly care for themselves or make sound decisions. Despite the name, this type of conservatorship does not limit the powers granted to the conservator.
Conservatorship Legal Fees
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Limited Conservatorship – $1,950
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Temporary (“Emergency”) Conservatorship – Add $800
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Court File fee – $225 (person only) or $435 (person and estate)
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Certified copy of Order from court – $25
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Recording fee – Varies by County
Conservatorship Process Overview
- Complete questionnaire—email, over the phone or in-person.
- Contract and PINK Legal service fee due.
- Initial documents prepared.
- Initial documents reviewed, signed and filed with the Court—Court file fee due.
- A hearing is scheduled and notice mailed to related parties. The conservatee must be personally served notice.
- Client must work with Court appointed investigator and/or attorney.
- Client to attend hearing.
- Judge will sign Order. Client must obtain certified copy of Order from court and Record with the County.
- Compliance hearings and paperwork must be completed throughout the years at court’s request.