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A conservator is appointed by the court to manage the estate of a living person who is incapable of managing their own affairs. An executor is appointed by the court to settle the estate of a person who died leaving a will.

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Both must be appointed by the appropriate court.

A conservator manages the property and person of a living person.

An executor manages the estate of a person who has died.

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