Is Guardianship different than Probate?
Yes. Guardianship is a court procedure whereby a judge appoints a Guardian of the Estate and/or Guardian of the Person to administer the estate of a minor whose parents are unable to care for him or her, or for a disabled person of any age. Guardianship proceedings can be costly and time consuming and should be avoided if possible. The common link between probate and guardianship is that the roles of the Representative or Guardian are similar and the judge can be the same depending on the county in which the proceeding is filed.
