Conservatorship Attorney

When someone you love can’t manage their money or personal affairs, it can be overwhelming and emotional. You might not know what steps to take, or how to protect their well-being. At Baker Law Group, we help families in Colorado Springs set up and manage conservatorships, so you can focus on your loved one—not the legal stress.

What Is a Conservatorship?

A conservatorship is a legal tool used when a person can’t manage their own finances. A judge appoints someone—called a conservator—to take over and make financial decisions on their behalf. This can be for an elderly parent with dementia, an adult child with disabilities, or even a minor who inherits money.

Who Needs a Conservatorship?

Conservatorships are usually needed in these situations: an elderly parent is no longer paying bills or is being taken advantage of, an adult with special needs receives an inheritance and needs help managing it, a minor gets a settlement from a car accident or wrongful death case, or a loved one is showing signs of memory loss and financial confusion. If this sounds like your situation, you’re not alone. These are common issues families face, and a conservatorship attorney can help you figure out the best next steps.

Types of Conservatorships in Colorado Springs

Conservatorship for a Minor

Used when a child receives money through inheritance or a legal settlement, and there’s no adult legally allowed to manage it. The conservator manages the money until the child turns 18.

Conservatorship for an Adult

Used when an adult can’t manage their own financial life due to illness, injury, or disability. The conservator helps with everything from paying bills to protecting assets.

What Does a Conservator Do?

Being a conservator comes with serious responsibility. Here’s what they’re expected to handle: pay bills and manage debt, make financial decisions in the conservatee’s best interest, protect savings and property, create a budget, keep detailed records and report to the court regularly. If you’ve been appointed as a conservator, a Colorado Springs conservatorship attorney can guide you through these duties and help you avoid legal trouble.

A Conservatorship Attorney Can Help Guide You

Starting a conservatorship involves several steps through the probate court. Here’s what to expect.

File a Petition

You’ll start by filing a petition with the probate court explaining why the conservatorship is needed.

Notify Interested Parties

Family members and others connected to the person must be informed of the petition.

Attend a Court Hearing

The judge will review the case and decide if a conservator should be appointed.

Get Appointed

If approved, you’ll be officially named conservator and given authority to act.

Post a Bond (If Required)

The court may require you to post a bond to protect the person’s money from mishandling.

Can a Conservatorship Be Changed or Ended?

Yes. A conservatorship doesn’t have to last forever. It can be updated or ended if the person regains the ability to manage their own finances, the conservator can’t continue or isn’t doing the job well, or the conservatee passes away. We help families through these transitions and file the necessary paperwork with the court.

Why Families in Colorado Springs Choose Baker Law Group

We know how stressful and emotional these situations can be. At Baker Law Group, we take the legal burden off your shoulders and guide you every step of the way. We have local experience and know the El Paso County courts and how Colorado conservatorship laws work. We keep communication clear and simple—no legal jargon or surprises. We treat your situation with care and respect. You’re not just another case. Whether you need to set up a conservatorship or manage one, we’re with you the whole way.

Talk to a Colorado Springs Conservatorship Lawyer Today

If someone you love needs help managing their finances, don’t wait until it’s too late. Call Baker Law Group in Colorado Springs today. We’ll answer your questions, explain your options, and help you protect the people who matter most.