Guardianship and conservator ships in Colorado are mechanisms for obtaining the legal authority to make certain decisions for minors and incapacitated adults. Though similar, guardianship's and conservator ships do have some important differences, including the unique legal responsibilities that guardians versus conservators have.
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The key distinctions between guardianship's and conservator ships in Colorado lie in the type of oversight and decisions conferred, as well as the specific day-to-day responsibilities that can come with different roles.
Guardianship's in Colorado
Guardians are court-appointed individuals who assist with personal affairs, like living arrangements, medical treatment decisions, and personal care matters. While guardians may handle small amounts of money for their wards, a court will generally appoint a conservator for amounts over a specific threshold.
For minors, guardians in Colorado can also be appointed via a will. When wards are minors, guardians can assume the same responsibilities and duties as a parent would have.
Conservator ships in Colorado
Conservators are court-appointed individuals who manage a property, business, and/or financial affairs on behalf of protected persons. Typically, a court will appoint a conservator to provide financial oversight so that an at-risk adult’s assets are not wasted or lost. With this authority, a conservator is required by law to use and manage a protected person’s finances in a way that is responsible and that serves the protected person’s best interests.
Under Colorado law, conservators must be appointed for minors who inherit more than $11,000. In these cases, the minor would take control of the funds when (s)he turns 21, and the conservator ship would typically be terminated.
To be a guardian or conservator for an adult or minor in Colorado, you have to be at least 21 years old and file the proper documents with the court (in the district where the ward or protected person lives).
While courts tend to favor close relatives for guardian and conservator roles, friends can also be appointed to oversee wards and protected individuals. In the case of conservator ships, specially trained professionals, like attorneys, can also be selected by the courts to serve in these roles.
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No matter how you may be a party to a guardianship or conservator ship in Colorado, these arrangements can be complex. To protect your rights and interests at every step, you need an experienced attorney who can advise, guide, and represent you. You need a Denver guardianship and conservator ship attorney at Evans Case.
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