Yolo County Public Guardian and Administrator

The current Yolo County Public Guardian and Administrator is Cass Sylvia. The office of the Public Guardian is responsible for conducting the County investigation into conservatorship matters. If appointed, the Public Guardian acts as conservator for those found by the Superior Court to be unable to properly care for themselves or their finances.

The Superior Court may appoint the Public Guardian as conservator of the person, conservator of the estate or both conservator of person and estate. The following is a brief overview of the responsibilities of each: Conservator of the Person - Arranges for the conservatee's placement, protection and care. Also, coordinates and oversees the delivery of needed services. Conservator of the Estate - Manages the conservatee's finances, locates and controls conservatee property, collects income, pays bills, invests the conservatee's money and protects estate assets.