When is a guardianship or conservatorship appropriate?

Guardianship or conservatorship is appropriate when impaired judgment or capacity poses a major threat to a person's welfare. A medical evaluation by a licensed physician is necessary to establish the proposed ward's condition. However, only a court can determine the need for a guardian or conservator.


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