What needs to be done when there are no heirs at law for a conservatee?

In cases where there are no heirs at law for a conservatee, the appropriate action involves ensuring that the conservatee's wishes and estate are managed according to legal protocols. This often necessitates involving an attorney to draft a simple will that can clarify the distribution of any assets or preferences the conservatee may have had. Having a will in place can provide guidance for the disposition of the conservatee's assets, ensuring that they are managed properly and in line with any expressed wishes, even if there are no direct legal heirs.

The involvement of an attorney is critical in navigating the complexities of the law surrounding estates and conservatorships, particularly when there are no identified heirs. This prevents issues related to intestacy laws, which govern the distribution of assets in the absence of a will, and can help to avoid potential disputes or ambiguities regarding the conservatee’s estate.

Other options do not adequately address the need for legal action—simply alerting a public guardian, continuing a conservatorship indefinitely, or taking no action at all would leave the conservatee's affairs unresolved and potentially lead to complications in the management of their estate.