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Appointed to protect financial estates.
When the Probate Court determines that a person is unable to manage their own financial affairs and no suitable individual is available to serve as Conservator, Origin SC may be appointed to act on their behalf. Our Conservator Case Managers provide professional financial oversight by managing income, paying bills, protecting assets, and ensuring resources are used to support the individual’s safety, stability, comfort.
FAQs
What is a conservatorship?
A conservatorship is the result of a court proceeding in which a judge appoints a conservator to manage the financial affairs of an individual who is deemed incompetent to manage their own personal finances due to a mental or physical disability. To protect the individual from exploitation and to ensure that their primary needs are met, the conservator works with the courts to develop and manage the assets of the protected individual as efficiently as possible.
Who needs a conservatorship?
- An individual who needs protection from neglect, financial abuse, and isolation.
- An individual whose relatives/friends do not have the resources to assist in caring for the individual’s financial responsibilities.
How does a conservatorship help?
A conservatorship helps ensure that an individual's financial affairs are managed responsibly and in their best interest by:
- Creating a plan to meet current and future financial needs.
- Securing benefits and resources for which the individual may be eligible.
- Managing income, bills, accounts, and assets.
- Communicating with banks, financial professionals, and creditors.
- Protecting financial resources to support the individual’s comfort, stability, and well-being.
What are the benefits to your clients?
Our client’s assets and financial resources are protected from exploitation. Their bills will be paid on time and they will have the opportunity to reside in a stable residence. Family Services, Inc. DBA Origin SC is licensed and bonded. All our counselors offer compassionate expertise to secure the financial assets and manage everyday expenses for mentally and/or physically challenged individuals.
How can I tell if there is a need for conservatorship?
Signs that a conservatorship may be necessary include a person is giving away money for no identifiable reason; a person is indiscriminately entering lotteries and/or sweepstakes; a person is demonstrating a pattern of late and non-payment of bills and/or is no longer able to balance a checkbook, a person is buying personal property that is not needed, or giving away real estate or other assets for no apparent reason.
If you suspect neglect or exploitation, please contact the local Office of Adult Protective Services or your local police department.
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