{"id":80,"date":"2022-06-22T08:20:59","date_gmt":"2022-06-22T08:20:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/epicdevsite.info\/2022-evanscase\/?p=80"},"modified":"2023-03-03T22:33:18","modified_gmt":"2023-03-03T22:33:18","slug":"what-does-a-colorado-conservator-do","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/epicdevsite.info\/old-Evanscase-May2025\/what-does-a-colorado-conservator-do\/","title":{"rendered":"What Does a Colorado Conservator Do?"},"content":{"rendered":"

In Colorado, Probate Court may assign a conservator to take care of the financial affairs of a person who is seriously ill, injured, incapacitated, or otherwise incompetent.<\/span><\/p>\n

Conservatorships are typically involuntarily assigned to a \u201cprotected person\u201d during \u201cprotective proceedings,\u201d due to the person\u2019s legal incapacitation or incompetence.<\/span><\/p>\n

Under Colorado law, an incapacitated person is defined as \u201can individual who is unable to effectively receive or evaluate information or make or communicate decisions to such an extent that the individual lacks the ability to satisfy essential requirements for physical health, safety, or self-care even with appropriate and reasonably available technological assistance.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

An involuntary appointment can be avoided in a number of ways, including advanced estate planning that includes a durable financial power of attorney and\/or estate planning documents that identify who you would like to serve as conservator should such an appointment become necessary. Seeking the advice of an estate-planning attorney in Denver can best ensure that your wishes are carried out in the unfortunate event a conservator becomes necessary.<\/span><\/p>\n

Responsibilities of a Colorado Conservator<\/span><\/h2>\n

Our conservatorship attorneys in Denver can also assist in the appointment of a conservator, as well as make sure such duties are carried out in accordance with Colorado law. In cases where there are disagreements over who should be appointed conservator, or over the management or liquidation of an estate, we can represent one or more parties in probate court. Common issues include:<\/span><\/p>\n