Conservatorship Orientation:

Tulare County Superior Court Rule 1009 requires each proposed conservator to view the educational program provided by the court.  This program provides an overview of the duties of a conservator. The orientation is divided into four parts.  

Part 1: Complete Online Conservatorship Orientation

This video is informational only adopted from Orange County Superior Court.  Please do not submit any documents through the links provided in the video English , Spanish. 

Part 2: Watch Video

"With Heart: Understanding Conservatorship" English, Spanish

Part 3: Print and/or Download Handbook for Conservators

Once you have reviewed the Orientation and video, download or print the Handbook for Conservators, available here:

Part 4: Sign and File Proof of Completion

After you have completed all of these steps, print, sign and file the Declaration of Completion of Orientation for Non-Professional Conservators. You will file the signed original and two copies of this declaration in the clerk’s office, and provide one filed-endorsed copy to Family Court Services.

For additional information and assistance, if you are self-represented, you can contact our Self-Help Resource Center.