The person under conservatorship is called a?

• A. A ward
• B. Protected person
• C. Client
• D. Beneficiary

Answer: (B)

In a conservatorship, the person who needs protection is referred to as a protected person. This term emphasizes the court’s role and the conservator’s responsibility to safeguard the individual’s welfare and manage their finances or personal care as ordered. While you might hear the word ward in some contexts, that term is more historical and typically tied to guardianship; protected person reflects the current legal language used for conservatorship. The other terms don’t describe the legal status created by a conservatorship—client denotes a person receiving services, and beneficiary refers to someone who benefits from a will or trust.