Conservators Versus Guardians in New Jersey

Conservatorship and Guardianship are different in the State of New Jersey but have one chief characteristic in common: they are used to get people the care that they need.

The chief difference between a guardianship and conservatorship is that guardians make decisions on behalf of the individual such as where the person lives and those regarding medical issues while a conservator manages the financial affairs of the individual including asset management and investment.

Someone can even be both a guardian and conservator for the same person. This is called a plenary guardianship.

To learn more about conservatorship and guardianship in New Jersey, click here.

Conservators and guardians are often required to purchase surety bonds to ensure that the interests and affairs of the conservatee or ward are protected in accordance with applicable state law.

So where can you easily purchase a conservatorship or guardianship surety bond?

Colonial offers the direct and digital way to obtain conservator surety bonds or guardianship surety bonds. We are the insurance company — which means no agent, no broker, and no middleman. We make it easy to obtain your court bond  instantly. The steps are easy — get a quote online, fill out your information, satisfy underwriting requirements, and enter your payment method. Print or e-file your bond from your office. It’s that simple!