Guardian

What is it? An adult who has been given the legal right by a court to control and care for a minor or her property. Someone who looks after a childs property is called a guardian of the estate. An adult who has legal authority to make personal decisions for the child, including responsibility for his physical, medical and educational needs, is called a guardian of the person. Sometimes just one person will be named to take care of all these tasks. An individual appointed by a court to look after an incapacitated adult may also be known as a guardian, but is more frequently called a conservator.

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