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1. Is the Public Administrator the same person as the County Administrator?

No. The Public Administrator is appointed by the Probate Court as Guardian and Conservator for individuals who are unable to care for themselves and handle their own finances.

2. Will the Public Administrator file a Petition for Appointment for Guardian and Conservator for another person to be appointed?

No, the County Counselor represents the Public Administrator’s office and can only file for the Public Administrator of St. Charles County to be appointed.

3. How can the Public Administrator be appointed to be Guardian and Conservator for my family member?

Family members should contact an attorney to file the Petition for Appointment of Guardian and Conservator. They can request the Public Administrator to be appointed.

4. How can I tell if someone needs a guardian?

The individual’s doctor may make the recommendation, or, if the individual is in the hospital it may be the social worker.

5. Where should the Petition for Appointment of Guardian and Conservator be filed?

The petition should be filed in the individual’s county of residence, with some exceptions.