Petition for Appointment of Probate Conservator

Judicial Council of California · Probate

Verified current as of August 1, 2026

This form is used to petition the court to appoint a probate conservator to manage the finances, personal care, or both for an adult who cannot make those decisions themselves. A family member or other responsible person who wants to establish a conservatorship over an elderly or incapacitated adult files this petition to gain legal authority over that person's care and financial affairs.