The Superior Court has jurisdiction of the protection of incapacitated or protected persons and their property in Guardianship/Conservatorship cases.

A Guardian might be appointed for an adult who is unable to make decisions or care for themselves because a mental or physical disability.  The decisions a guardian can make for a ward may include housing, education, medical care, food, and clothing.

A Guardian of a child might be someone other than a parent who is appointed to make decisions for that child and have the same authority and responsibility as a parent to provide food, housing, medical care, education, and supervision.

A Conservator may be appointed for an adult who is unable to manage their money or property.  The Conservator will protect and administer the person’s assets against theft or fraud.

A Conservator of a child might be a child’s parent or a financial institution who is appointed to manage or hold the money or property of a person under the age of 18 years.