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Public Administrator

The Public Administrator investigates and administers the estates of persons who die with or without a will or an appropriate person willing or able to act as the administrator. The Public Administrator only becomes involved when there is no one else with higher authority to administer the decedent’s estate. The Public Administrator’s functions include searching for existing family members, identifying heirs, making burial arrangements, securing estate assets, and arranging for the payment of debts, sale of personal and real property, and distribution of assets.

The Public Administrator also coordinates Ventura County’s Representative Payee Program. This is a voluntary program that provides bill-paying support to clients of Ventura County Behavioral Health who receive benefits from Social Security. The Public Administrator manages the client’s income and expenses with oversight from Behavioral Health case management staff.

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About Conservatorships

A conservatorship is created by the appointment of a conservator by the Superior Court. Once appointed by the court, a conservator serves as the manager for the financial and/or personal needs of an individual who is either physically or mentally incapable of meeting those needs independently. A conservator may be a relative, friend, or any other person or entity including the Public Guardian. The Public Guardian acts as a conservator when no other potential conservators or alternatives to conservatorship can be found.

Public Guardian

The Public Guardian oversees the care of people, including the elderly and those who are gravely disabled due to mental illness, who are unable to care for themselves. The Public Guardian functions as the legally-appointed guardian or conservator of persons found by the Superior Court to be unable to properly care for themselves or their finances. Once appointed by the court, the Public Guardian assumes personal and financial responsibilities for care of the conservatee and his or her needs and assets.

Responsibilities of the Public Guardian

The Public Guardian, acting as the conservator, is legally responsible for making all personal/financial decisions and for ensuring the safety, welfare, and well being of the client. Responsibilities include:

  • Finding out-of-home placements
  • Coordinating in-home care
  • Coordinating and overseeing medical treatment
  • Arranging transportation
  • Shopping for necessities
  • Applying for benefits (e.g., Medi-Cal, Social Security, SSI, Veterans benefits, etc.)
  • Paying bills
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  • Managing real property
  • Storing belongings
  • Selling cars, houses, and belongings when necessary
  • Making burial arrangements

Forms & Documents

  • Public Administrator / Public Guardian Brochure
  • Administrador Público / Guardián Público
  • Capacity Declaration/Conservatorship Form (GC-335)
  • Dementia Attachment to Capacity Delaration/Conservatorship Form (GC-335A)
  • Informed Consent for Psychotropic Medications for LPS Conservatees – 56-19-076 (04/20)
  • Referral to Public Administrator
  • Referral for Probate Conservatorship to the Ventura County Public Guardian (10/20)
  • LPS Conservatorship Referral

Useful Links

  • Handbook for ConservatorsHandbook for Conservators
  • Alzheimer’s AssociationAlzheimer's Association
  • California Advocates for Nursing Home ReformCalifornia Advocates for Nursing Home Reform
  • California Community Care LicensingCalifornia Community Care Licensing
  • California Courts Self-Help CenterCalifornia Courts Self-Help Center
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  • Ombudsman of Ventura CountyOmbudsman of Ventura County
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  • Ventura County Area Agency on Aging
  • VC Bar Association – Lawyer Referral ServiceVC Bar Association - Lawyer Referral Service
  • Ventura County Superior Court – Legal Self HelpVentura County Superior Court - Legal Self Help

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