Standards of Practice
It is a conservator’s job to determine what is best for the respondent considering the circumstances. This information is being provided as a summary of the national standards as a best practice guide for you as a conservator.
Understanding Respondent Rights
This video addresses the rights the person with the disability retains while under conservatorship and reviews the National Guardianship Association Bill of Rights.
Considering Conservatorship
This video explains the conservatorship process and who may need a conservatorship.
CAT: Basic Conservatorship Training
This is a video by the Conservatorship Association of Tennessee that details the five golden rules of conservatorship.
Defining your Powers
This video details the legal responsibilities of the conservator and provides a basic understanding for conservatorships.
Introduction to Duties and Reporting
This video provides details for the specific fiduciary duties for the conservator and required annual filings.
Introduction to Property Filings
This video is specifically for the conservator over property and reviews the four financial documents that may be required by the court.
- Inventory (Mini Version)
- Bond (Mini Version)
- Property Management Plan (Mini Version)
- Accountings (Mini Version)
How to Set Up a Conservatorship Account
This video explains what a conservatorship account is and the process for setting up the account which is required in almost every conservatorship.