How to start a limited conservatorship

Overview

The process for being appointed the limited conservator of an adult with a developmental disability has five major steps.

Costs start at $435. You will also need to pay a fee for an investigation. If the adult who may need a conservatorship can't afford the fees, you can apply for a fee waiver.

It takes at least 1 month to get a court date to become a conservator. It often takes months. The exact amount of time varies by court.

Select any step to get instructions and forms for each step.

1. Gather what you need

Get the required information and documents you need
2. File forms

Get and fill out the required forms and file them with the court.
3. Notify required people

Formally let the adult, their relatives, and others know about the case by having copies of filed forms delivered to them.
4. Investigation

Get information on what to expect in an investigation and Regional Center's assessment.
5. Court date

Get instructions on how to prepare for your court date and find out what to expect.

How to start a limited conservatorship

Select any step to get instructions and forms for each step.

1. Gather what you need

2. File forms

3. Notify required people

4. Investigation

5. Court date