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How to become a conservator quickly?
Several years ago an elderly couple has asked me to become the executor of their Will and I accepted it. The wife has since been diagnosed with dementia and she has moderate cognitive impairment. Her husband became until 2 weeks ago and the doctor gives him only a few week. I would like to be their conservator just to help with bill payment at this time and get some domestic help for his wife who thinks she is capable of doing what her husband did before this and adamantly refuses help. She is jeopardizing herself. What do I have to do?
Asked on December 20, 2011 under Estate Planning, California
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Answered 13 years ago | Contributor
Unless there is a power of attorney naming you this couple's attorney in fact, it will cost money and time to be appointed their conservator. I suggest that you consult the local "Council for the Aging" about the situation you are writing about after you have consulted with an attorney who practices elder law.
Unless there is some document in place naming you as the attorney in fact for this couple, it will take time for you to be placed as their conservator. If this couple has children, I would contact them as soon as possible about their situation.
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