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COUNTY SEARCH CONTACT DEPARTMENT DEPARTMENT HOME County of Kern Aging and Adult Services Adjust Text Size:   Small     Medium     Large     Extra-Large county home > aging and adult services > protective services > public guardian (probate conservatorship) Public Guardian (Probate Conservatorship) Description/Services Provided Provides Probate Conservatorship services when a conservatorship or guardianship is required and there is no one else willing or qualified to serve as conservator (Probate Code 2920). Public Guardian provides the following: Investigation into the appropriateness of the Public Guardian filing a petition for Probate Conservatorship Case management services for appointed conservatees Estate management services for appointed conservatees Informed consent for placement and medical treatment of appointed conservatees Complete responsibility for protecting appointed conservatees and/or their assets Contact Information Phone: (661) 868-1010 Toll Free: (800) 277-7866 FAX: (661) 868-0923 Email: publicguardian@co.kern.ca.us Address: Kern County Aging and Adult Services 5357 Truxtun Ave. (just east of Mohawk) Bakersfield, CA 93309 Get Map  (opens new window) Program Director: Jeremy Oliver (661) 868-1034 Program Supervisor: Johnny Cheatwood (661) 868-1011 Other Resources FAQ Referral To make a referral for investigation by the Public Guardian, please complete the Public Guardian Referral Form and forward it to: publicguardian@co.kern.ca.us or FAX to (661) 868-0991 Last Modified 4/10/2013 Site Maintained by webmaster@co.kern.ca.us Website Usage Policy