Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Connecticut
conservator
If Jane has a conservator and Jane is a joint owner of an account belonging to Joe. Can the Conservator transact on Janes behalf on Joe's account.
Asked on 1/21/09, 2:56 pm
2 Answers from Attorneys
John Heffernan
Heffernan Legal Group, LLP
Re: conservator
The conservator can act in any manner it would be proper for Jane to act.
Answered on 1/21/09, 4:18 pm
Linda Subbloie
Linda A. Subbloie, Esq.
Re: conservator
Only if Jane's conservator is conservator of Jane's estate. (There are two kinds of conservators- of estate and of person. The person acting can be both.)
If Joe has an objection, he needs to petition the probate court to resolve it.
Answered on 1/21/09, 5:17 pm