Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 190B, § 5-401 Management of Estate

• Library: General Laws of Massachusetts
• Edition: 2023
• Currency: Current through Chapter 87 of the 2023 Legislative Session
• Year: 2023
• Citation: Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 190B, § 5-401

(a) Upon petition and after notice and hearing in accordance with the provisions of this part, the court may appoint a limited or unlimited conservator or make any other protective order for cause as provided in this section.

(b) Appointment of a conservator or other protective order may be made in relation to the estate and affairs of a minor if the court determines that a minor owns money, real property or personal property requiring management or protection that cannot otherwise be provided or has or may have business affairs that may be jeopardized or prevented by minority, or that funds are needed for support and education and that protection is necessary or desirable to obtain or provide money.

(c) Appointment of a conservator or other protective order may be made in relation to the estate and affairs of a person who is disabled for reasons other than minority if the court determines that: