Limited conservatorships protecting developmentally disabled adults a how to guide mejia barbara holian isbn 9780984751204 kostenloser versand fur alle bucher mit versand und verkauf duch amazon. limited conservatorships protecting developmentally disabled adults a how to guide limited conservatorships protecting developmentally disabled adults a how to guide by mejia barbara holian author feb 2012 paperback mejia barbara holian isbn kostenloser versand fur alle bucher mit versand und verkauf duch amazon. A limited conservatorship applies specifically to a developmentally disabled person unlike a general conservatorship you have to ask the court for specific powers the intent of making this type of proceeding different than a regular conservatorship is to recognize and encourage independence on behalf of your adult child if your child is very high functioning the regional center and the . In general the purpose of a limited conservatorship is to protect adults with developmental disabilities from harm or exploitation while allowing for the development of maximum self reliance and independence upon attaining the age of 18 a child will be considered a legal adult gaining the authority to make his or her own life decisions . A limited conservatorship of the estate is less common than a limited conservatorship of the person as many developmentally disabled adults receive public assistance and the limited conservatorship is therefore not necessary a family member can manage the limited conservatees ssi supplemental security income by serving as representative payee which requires appropriate forms to be