§ 1490 Guardian Means Conservator

Probate Code·California

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This law says that the word "guardian" in other state laws actually means the person who has legal authority over an adult or a married minor, which is called a conservator.

Key Takeaways

•The term "guardian" is defined as a conservator.
•It applies to adults and married minors.
•The definition does not apply when Section 1510.1 says otherwise.

Example

A married 17‑year‑old gets into a car accident and needs surgery.

A law that requires a "guardian" to give permission for the surgery is really talking about the minor's conservator, not a parent or someone else.

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§ 1490 Guardian Means Conservator

Except as set forth in Section 1510.1, when used in any statute of this state with reference to an adult or to the person of a married minor, “guardian” means the conservator of that adult or the conservator of the person in the case of the married minor. (Amended by Stats. 2016, Ch. 86, Sec. 244. (SB 1171) Effective January 1, 2017.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

guardian conservator conservator of the person married minor

References

Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Probate Code. Section 1490.

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