The cost of contesting a conservatorship depends on several factors, including the complexity of the case, the type of evidence required, and whether the parties are able to reach a settlement or must proceed to trial.
For example, when one party petitions for a conservatorship and another objects, the matter becomes a contested probate proceeding rather than a routine administrative case. Likewise, seeking to terminate an existing conservatorship may require additional evidence, such as expert testimony, neurological testing, or updated medical evaluations, which can significantly increase costs.
In many cases, litigants may pay $50,000 or more if the matter resolves early, while cases that proceed to trial typically exceed $100,000.
That said, if a petitioner is successful in establishing a conservatorship, they generally have a right to reimbursement of their attorney’s fees from the conservatorship estate.
