A judge delegated by the pope to defend certain privileged classes of persons from manifest or notorious injury or violence, without recourse to a judicial process
An individual who has legal authority to manage and preserve another individual's assets, pursuant to appointment by a probate court A conservator is typically appointed when an individual, by reason of advanced age, mental weakness or physical incapacity, is unable to properly care for his property This individual (commonly referred to as "the ward~') need not be legally incompetent A conservator does not have custody of the person for whose benefit the conservatorship is established Compare guardian
A person appointed by the court to protect and preserve the property of an individual physically incapacitated or otherwise unable to handle his or her own affairs
A person appointed by the court to care for the person and/or property of an incompetent adult or an adult unable to care for their person or property because of health
an adult person or financial institution appointed by a court, who is responsible for a minor child's property until that child becomes an adult In some states this position is referred to as "guardian of the estate "
An individual or a trust institution appointed by a court to care for and manage the property of an incompetent person, in the same way as a guardian cares for and manages the property of a minor
One who is legally responsible for the care and well-being of another person If appointed by a court, the Conservator is under the court's supervision May also be called a Guardian (Duties and titles can vary by state For example, in Missouri, there is a Guardian of the person and a Conservator of the estate )
A guardian; protector; preserver Person appointed by a court to manage the estate of one who is unable to manage property and business affairs effectively
(1) Generally, an individual or a trust institution appointed by a court to care for property (2) Specifically, an individual or a trust institution appointed by a court to care for and manage the property of an incompetent person, in the same way as a guardian cares for an manages the property of a minor
A professional whose primary occupation is the practice of conservation and who, through specialized education, knowledge, training, and experience, formulates and implements all the activities of conservation in accordance with an ethical code such as the AIC Code of Ethics and Guidelines for Practice
A guardian or protector appointed by a court to manage the affairs of an incapacitated or incompetent person A conservators authority ceases immediately upon the death of the incapacitated person
A guardian, protector, preserver or receiver appointed by a court to administer the person and property of another (usually an incapable adult) and to ensure that the property will be properly managed A conservator may not need a real estate license to sell the protected real estate, although the sale does require court approval