What Is a Conservatorship Home Sale?

A conservatorship exists when the owner is still living but a court has appointed a conservator to manage their financial and personal affairs, usually due to diminished capacity or illness. Selling a conservatee's home is similar to a probate sale in that it generally requires court supervision and confirmation to protect the vulnerable owner.

Key differences from a decedent's estate

The owner is alive, so extra safeguards apply. In San Diego, notice of the proposed sale must be given to the conservatee, the court examines whether the sale is in the conservatee's best interest, and the court confirms the sale to the actual buyer, not a nominee. A recovery bond may also be required. These sales demand careful, well-documented handling, and having an agent who understands the court's expectations keeps the process clean and defensible.