One of the most common misconceptions is that guardianship and conservatorship are the same. Guardianship and Conservatorship are given by Courts when a person can no longer make decisions for themselves, or when an individual has become incapacitated. Guardianship is given by a Court over a person, otherwise known as a ward. Guardianship will allow another person to make medical decisions, housing decisions and personal decisions for the ward. Conservatorship is given by a Court over a person’s...