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Learn how to set up a conservatorship for my child


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Written by:Undivided
Published: Mar. 2, 2023Updated: Dec. 16, 2025

Age3+ years
DiagnosisAll diagnoses
LocationCalifornia
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When to do itWhen need is determined

A conservatorship may be set up to help care for a young adult with significant support needs.

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If conservatorship is the right choice for your family, our step-by-step guide helps make sure you don't miss any crucial aspects of this legal process.

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Prepare to set up my child with a conservatorship

When a young adult with disabilities turns eighteen, they gain the rights and responsibilities associated with being an adult. It may be in their best interest for you to set up a conservatorship so that they can be supported to the most appropriate extent while continuing to foster their own skills and independence.

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