Conservators may be paid a % fee from the person's estate, assuming there is anything in the estate to pay from. No, the government does not pay you. If you are not up to doing this, don't. You'll need an attorney to do all the court filings and paperwork unless you already know how and are capable of doing it right. You'll have to work out an arrangement for pay him. He also can be paid from the estate, if there is any money there. If this is in SoCal, and you're serious about hiring counsel, feel free to contact me.
