Generally, adult guardianship, or conservatorship, are the same thing and different states use one name or the other. When an individual cannot make important decisions for himself or herself, a judge ...

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. On June 23, Britney Spears gave a passionate testimonial to the California Superior Court in a plea to end her 13-year conservatorship.

Khristopher J. Brooks is a reporter for CBS MoneyWatch. He previously worked as a reporter for the Omaha World-Herald, Newsday and the Florida Times-Union. His reporting primarily focuses on the U.S.

When someone is no longer able to care for him or herself, or their estate is in disarray, a conservatorship is granted by a court to a caregiver/guardian. It’s a radical step, but typically necessary ...

PHOENIX - A controversy over a legal arrangement called a conservatorship has been ignited once again, due to accusations made by a former NFL player. On Aug. 14, it was reported that Michael Oher has ...

Amanda Bynes' conservatorship has been terminated. The decision was made by a judge at a hearing on Tuesday, Bynes' family's lawyer confirmed to Fox News Digital. "Lynn is so proud of Amanda and the ...

UPDATE: After 13 years, Britney’s conservatorship finally ended in November 2021, restoring her right to make decisions about her own life. But there are still over 1 million people with disabilities ...

The legal controversy surrounding Britney Spears is no secret. The pop star is fighting for changes to her court-appointed conservatorship, which has controlled her career and finances since 2008.

Britney Spears has three paths forward with her conservatorship now that she has her own lawyer, but ousting her father Jamie will be a long process.