An individual who is appointed by the courts to care for another individual's property and finances because that person can no longer do so is called a:

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A conservator is a legal term for an individual who has been appointed by the court to manage the property and financial affairs of another person. The individual who needs assistance is typically called the conservatee. This arrangement is often made when the conservatee is no longer able to manage their own affairs due to illness, disability, or old age. The conservator has a legal obligation to act in the best interests of the conservatee, and must report to the court on a regular basis to ensure that their decisions are appropriate and in the best interests of the conservatee.  A guardian, on the other hand, is appointed by the court to care for the personal needs and daily living requirements of an individual who is unable to do so for themselves.

An Individual Who Is Appointed by the Courts to Care