Conservatorship

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.

The fight to free Britney Spears from her conservatorship has brought to the forefront issues that disability rights advocates have long sought to address. We talk about conservatorship, what it is and how it can be reformed.