A Limited Conservatorship may be necessary for adults who were diagnosed with a developmental disability prior to attaining the age of 18 and are unable to make certain care or financial decisions for themselves.
In these cases, the Court appoints an individual, usually a parent or older sibling, to make decisions relating to housing, education, medical, finances, etc. Once your loved one turns 18, even if you are the parent, a court order is needed to allow you to continue to act and make decisions on their behalf.