Word
conservator
Phoneticscon·ser·va·tor, stress on the second syllable
US/kənˈsɝvətɝ/
UK/kənsˈɜːveɪtɐ/
Countable noun
Definition
n. a person a court chooses to manage money and daily decisions for an adult who cannot do it alone.
n. a person appointed by a court to manage the property, finances, and personal welfare of an adult judged incapable of managing them. Typically acts under court supervision and must report on spending and care decisions.
Examples
“A conservator manages her money and pays her bills.”
“After his stroke, the court names a conservator to handle his bank accounts and arrange his care.”
“The conservator must file annual reports showing every expense, ensuring the protected person's savings are used only for housing, medical care, and daily needs.”
Examples
simple
“A conservator manages her money and pays her bills.”
contextual
“After his stroke, the court names a conservator to handle his bank accounts and arrange his care.”
complex
“The conservator must file annual reports showing every expense, ensuring the protected person's savings are used only for housing, medical care, and daily needs.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “conservator” in context.
Verb
01. appoint conservator
“The court decided to appoint a conservator to protect the elderly man's assets.”
verb + noun
02. conservator manages
“The conservator manages the adult's income, bills, and daily expenses.”
noun + verb
03. conservator oversees
“The conservator oversees medical treatment and living arrangements.”
noun + verb
04. conservator resigns
“The conservator resigned after a conflict arose with family members.”
noun + verb
Adjective
05. court-appointed conservator
“The court-appointed conservator will manage her finances and medical decisions.”
adj + noun
06. limited conservator
“As a limited conservator, she assists only with financial decisions.”
adj + noun
07. permanent conservator
“The court assigned a permanent conservator to oversee his affairs.”
adj + noun
Noun
08. appointment of conservator
“The appointment of a conservator requires clear medical evidence of incapacity.”
noun + prep + noun
09. duties of conservator
“The duties of a conservator include budgeting, reporting, and safeguarding assets.”
noun + prep + noun
10. oversight of conservator
“Annual court reviews ensure proper oversight of the conservator.”
noun + prep + noun
11. appoint a temporary conservator
“The court appointed a temporary conservator until a full hearing could be held.”
12. petition for a conservator
“Her niece petitioned for a conservator after her dementia worsened.”
Usage
Often followed by 'of' to specify the person or estate managed ('conservator of the estate').
Related words
Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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