What to do if the conservatee dies
If the person you care for (the conservatee) dies, the court needs to know. You also still have some legal duties to complete.
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Tell the court the conservatee died
You must let the court know in writing within 30 days after the conservatee dies.
To do this, fill out and file:
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Notice of the Conservatee’s Death (form GC-399) (opens in a new tab)
📌 Make a copy for your records. After you file it, the court will keep the original.
Keep and share financial records
As conservator, you must:
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Keep all records of the conservatee’s money and property
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Be ready to share these with the court or anyone legally allowed to see them, like family or an estate representative
⚠️ Do not spend or give away any of the conservatee’s money or property unless the court tells you to.
You may need to file a final report
If you managed the conservatee’s money or property, the court may ask you to:
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File a final accounting
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Return any remaining money or property to the right people or to the conservatee’s estate
📌 The court will tell you if you need to file this report. If so, you must do it before the court can officially close the conservatorship case.
Key takeaways
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File form GC-399 within 30 days to tell the court the conservatee has died.
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Keep all records of the conservatee’s money and property.
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Do not give away or use the conservatee’s things unless the court says you can.
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You may need to file a final report before the case can be closed.