Who is regarded as a protected person?

A protected person is typically defined as someone who is unable to adequately care for themselves or manage their own affairs due to age, disability, or other factors that may impede their decision-making capabilities. In this context, a minor or a person under a conservatorship fits this definition precisely. Minors, by virtue of their age, are protected under the law because they cannot enter into legal contracts or make other significant decisions without parental or guardian oversight. Similarly, a person under a conservatorship has been legally deemed unable to manage their financial or personal affairs and, therefore, requires a fiduciary to act on their behalf.

The other choices do not fulfill the criteria of being recognized as a protected person. An adult without a guardian might very well be capable of managing their own affairs. Spouses of individuals with appointed fiduciaries may not themselves be in need of protection, as they are typically seen as competent adults with their rights intact. Lastly, a person seeking legal representation may simply be exercising their rights, but this does not automatically classify them as a protected person since they are actively making decisions for themselves.

Thus, the accurate recognition of a protected person includes minors and those under conservatorships, establishing choice B as the proper identification in this scenario.