What are the responsibilities of the guardian or conservator?

In addition to those concerning authority to consent to medical treatment, the guardian must report back to the court regarding the ward’s care and living situation. The conservator must account carefully for all of the ward's income and any expenditures made on this or her behalf. This is accomplished by the conservator filing an inventory listing the ward's assets with the court as of the date of appointment and by filing annual accounts with the court detailing all the income and expenses the ward has. A final account must be filed when the conservatorship is terminated. The guardian and conservator are liable for their acts until the court allows (approves) the account.

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