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Guardianship and conservatorship are legal terms that are often used interchangeably. While they both concern the legal authority to care for a minor or an incapacitated adult, there’s actually an important distinction between the two. Guardians are appointed to make important ...

When an adult is incapacitated or unable to make sound decisions, a judge can appoint a guardian or conservator to step in and assist them. Most of the time this responsibility falls on a family member, but there are cases where the ...