If a judge decides someone is not able to make their own decisions, the person can be placed under a court-appointed guardianship, which is also known as a conservatorship. Some states allow less-restrictive alternatives, but it’s unclear how widely they’re used.

Conservatorship system is slow to change, despite availability of less restrictive options

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Conservatorship system is slow to change, despite availability of less restrictive options

Conservatorship system is slow to change, despite availability of less restrictive options