What do Nomination of Conservator for My Person and Estate mean?

Full question:

I have received copies of documents prepared for my mother, including Living Trust, Will and others. There are two documents that confuse me - Nomination of Conservator for My Person, and Nomination of Conservator for My Estate. (I am named in both of these, but the alternate conservators are different on each). Can you explain what these mean?

Answer:

A conservator of the person is responsible for caring for and protecting someone who cannot do so themselves, as determined by a judge. This person is called the "conservatee." On the other hand, a conservator of the estate manages the conservatee's financial matters, such as paying bills and collecting income, if the judge decides the conservatee is unable to handle these tasks.

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FAQs

A personal representative is appointed to manage the estate of a deceased person, ensuring debts are paid and assets are distributed according to the will or state law. In contrast, a conservator is appointed by a court to care for an individual who cannot manage their personal or financial affairs due to incapacity. The conservator acts on behalf of the conservatee, while the personal representative handles the deceased's estate.