A conservator is someone appointed by a judge to oversee the affairs of an incapacitated person. A conservator who manages financial affairs is often called a "conservator of the estate." One who takes care of personal matters, such as healthcare and living arrangements, is known as a "conservator of the person." Sometimes, one conservator is appointed to handle all these tasks. Depending on where you live, a conservator may also be called a guardian, committee or curator.

 

 

QUICK LINKS 

The following are some helpful quick links to the definitions of commonly used Estate Planning terms:

• Wills

• Trusts

• Probate

• Power of Attorney

• Advance Health Care Directive

• Conservator

• Special Needs Trust