As Britney Spears’ case has garnered national attention, it has put a spotlight on the legal mechanism known in many states as conservatorships and guardianships. Conservatorship and guardianship are terms often used interchangeably.  

Adult conservatorship and guardianship laws in the United States are primarily creatures of state statute. In Florida, conservatorships and guardianships are different legal proceedings governed by different statutes.

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