Generally, adult guardianship, or conservatorship, are the same thing and different states use one name or the other. When an individual cannot make important decisions for himself or herself, a judge ...

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. On June 23, Britney Spears gave a passionate testimonial to the California Superior Court in a plea to end her 13-year conservatorship.

When someone is no longer able to care for him or herself, or their estate is in disarray, a conservatorship is granted by a court to a caregiver/guardian. It’s a radical step, but typically necessary ...

PHOENIX - A controversy over a legal arrangement called a conservatorship has been ignited once again, due to accusations made by a former NFL player. On Aug. 14, it was reported that Michael Oher has ...

Khristopher J. Brooks is a reporter for CBS MoneyWatch. He previously worked as a reporter for the Omaha World-Herald, Newsday and the Florida Times-Union. His reporting primarily focuses on the U.S.

UPDATE: After 13 years, Britney’s conservatorship finally ended in November 2021, restoring her right to make decisions about her own life. But there are still over 1 million people with disabilities ...

The legal controversy surrounding Britney Spears is no secret. The pop star is fighting for changes to her court-appointed conservatorship, which has controlled her career and finances since 2008.