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Duties of Conservator and Acknowledgment of Receipt of Handbook for Conservators

California · Judicial Council of California · Effective January 1, 2011

This form tells a person appointed as a conservator about their duties and asks them to confirm they received the necessary handbook. It outlines the rights of the person being cared for (the conservatee) and details responsibilities regarding the conservatee's living situation and level of care.

The court describes it as: Gives the proposed conservator information about their duties as a conservator and prove to the court that the proposed Conservator received this information.

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Where this fits in a case

Motions

Stage: Motions

This form is used when a person is appointed by the court as a conservator. It serves to inform the new conservator of their responsibilities and requires them to acknowledge receipt of educational materials.

Either party may file.

Official instructions

How-to guides published by the court for this form.

Common questions

Who needs to fill out this form?
This form is for the proposed conservator to review their duties and acknowledge receiving the handbook. The court may use it for record-keeping.
What rights do conservatees keep?
Conservatees generally keep rights like controlling their own wages, making a will, marrying, and voting, unless a judge takes away those rights.
Does this form require a filing fee?
The provided text does not mention any filing fees associated with submitting this form.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect January 1, 2011.

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