Senate Bill No. 2222 - Conservatorship Summary

• Establishes emergency conservator provisions allowing courts to appoint conservators for up to 90 days without full proceedings when estate harm is imminent, with notice requirements and a guardianship ad litem appointment

• Requires protected persons to be present at conservatorship hearings in person or by remote means, with courts required to make proceedings accessible to impaired persons

• Mandates guardian ad litem appointment to meet, interview, and advocate for protected persons' best interests, with duties including assessing hearing attendance ability and submitting written reports

• Limits notice waiver rights by prohibiting protected persons from waiving notice except in veterans' benefits cases, when attending hearings, or when minority is involved with visitor confirmation

• Establishes 12 factors for courts to consider when determining reasonable conservator compensation, including estate size, services provided, time spent, customary fees, and potential conflicts of interest

• Sets conservatorship orders at five-year terms with required court review at least 90 days before expiration, allowing reappointment, termination, or appointment of new conservators