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A.R.S. § 14-5413

Conservator Acceptance and Jurisdiction

Verified April 4, 2026 • 57th Legislature, 1st Regular Session

When someone accepts appointment as a conservator, they automatically submit to the court's jurisdiction. This covers any proceeding related to the estate they manage. The statute ensures the court keeps authority over the conservator for the full duration of the conservatorship.

Title 14, PROTECTION OF PERSONS UNDER DISABILITY AND THEIR PROPERTY

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What Accepting the Role Means

Becoming a conservator is more than agreeing to manage someone's money. By accepting, the conservator submits to the court's authority. The court then has power over any matter tied to the estate.

By accepting appointment, a conservator submits personally to the jurisdiction of the court in any proceeding relating to the estate that may be instituted by any interested person.

A.R.S. § 14-5413

This means the court can require the conservator to appear and answer questions. It can demand accountings and responses to complaints. The conservator cannot later claim the court lacks authority.

How the Court Reaches the Conservator

The statute also sets out how notice must be sent. Any proceeding requires notice by registered or certified mail. The notice goes to the address listed in the original petition.

The petitioner must also send notice to the conservator's last known address. This two-step rule protects both sides.

The conservator gets proper warning before any court action. As a result, the conservator cannot dodge proceedings by failing to update contact details. Anyone with a real interest in the protected person's welfare can raise concerns with the court.

By accepting appointment, a conservator submits personally to the jurisdiction of the court in any proceeding relating to the estate that may be instituted by any interested person. Notice of any proceeding shall be delivered to the conservator, or mailed to him by registered or certified mail at his address as listed in the petition for appointment or as thereafter reported to the court and to his address as then known to the petitioner.
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This page provides general legal information about Arizona statutes and is not legal advice. For guidance on how this law applies to your situation, speak with a qualified attorney.

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