Generally, adult guardianship, or conservatorship, are the same thing and different states use one name or the other. When an individual cannot make important decisions for himself or herself, a judge ...

Jay Leno is the latest celebrity to put a spotlight on the legal arrangement known as a conservatorship, after the former "Tonight Show" host filed a petition for a conservatorship over his wife's ...

When someone is unable to make important decisions for themselves, whether due to age, disability, or incapacity, guardianship may be necessary. Deciding between full guardianship and limited ...