Family members want me ask for conservatorship because I am stepping away from alternate POA. What do you think?

Have you reported the recent theft of funds to police and APS?

"whats (sic) the difference between conservatorship and guardianship?"

It depends on the state. A good Elder Attorney should be able to answer this as well as lead you in the direction needed.

What I think is that if family members want it done, they should do it themselves rather than ask you to do it.

Once you start tap dancing to the tune of "family," it's hard to stop.

"Oh but we're family!" I wish I had a dollar for every time I've seen that on here, and another dollar for the poster who posted and now realizes they've been had. I'd be rich.

I think conservatorship is not the same thing as guardianship. It only gives you control over the money? If Mom has the money and you win, I think you can reimburse yourself. Not sure if it will override the POA completely. And as said ur 8 yrs away. Maybe u should consult with an Elder Lawyer.

It costs a lot of money to do it. But I have friends who went ahead and did it.

As I already told you:
Do you really want to start a war with your sister? If yes, first step: APS. Show them evidence of her financial abuse of your mom.

Next, go ahead with conservatorship, if you want to protect your mom. If you don’t go for conservatorship, and if APS agrees there’s abuse, then the State will take over and become guardian.

Keep in mind:
If your mom’s dementia is mild, then she can make her own decisions, and she won’t be court ordered a guardian/conservator.

If she can make her own decisions, she can make you primary POA, yet again.

How are you going to be conservator from 800 miles away?

Why don't these family members call APS? Or file for conservatorship themselves?

Your mom has dementia and CHF, yes? Is sis taking her to doctor appointments?