What is a guardian?
A guardian is a person appointed by probate court and given power and responsibility to make certain decisions about the care of another individual. These decisions might include treatment decisions or where the individual should live. The duties of a guardian are listed in statute. A full guardian can make all decisions for the individual. A limited guardian can only make the decisions for the individual that the court allows.
A guardian generally has powers over an individual (guardianship of the person), his or her estate (guardianship of the estate) or both. The individual may be a minor or an incompetent adult. Both parents are considered natural guardians of their child, unless the parental rights have been terminated or the child does not reside with either of his or her parents. Parents are considered joint guardians of their child; if one parent dies, the other parent is the sole guardian. The parents of a child may also appoint a guardian in the event of their death. This appointment is generally made by will. If the parents of a minor child die without appointing a guardian, the court may appoint a guardian of the child’s person and estate. If the court must appoint a guardian, there are certain criteria that must be considered. Some criteria taken into account, are the business knowledge, level of education, health, character, past conduct and background, religious beliefs (as compared to the ward
A guardian is a person who is designated to make legal, financial, and health care decisions for you if you become incapacitated or incompetent and can no longer make these decisions for yourself. A guardian can be any competent person, including a spouse, a friend, a relative, a non-profit agency, or a public or private corporation. If a person is considered incompetent and a relative, agency, or corporation cannot be found or considered as a guardian, then a public agent guardian will be appointed. In some states, guardianship is known as custodianship, conservatorship, or curatorship. In each case the guardian may be called a custodian, conservator, or curator. The person whom the guardian is appointed to is called the ward.
A guardian is a person who is designated to make legal, financial, and health care decisions for you if you become incapacitated or incompetent and can no longer make these decisions for yourself. A guardian can be any competent person, including a spouse, a friend, a relative, a non-profit agency, or a public or private corporation. If a person is considered incompetent and a relative, agency, or corporation cannot be found or considered as a guardian, then a public agent guardian will be appointed. In some states, guardianship is known as custodianship, conservatorship, or curatorship. In each case the guardian may be called a custodian, conservator, or curator. The person whom the guardian is appointed to is called the ward. Guardians can be appointed to: Decide on the ward’s living arrangements; Assure that good health care is provided to the ward Approve needed medical, legal, dental, or other services for the ward; Take care of the ward’s personal belongings; Take legal protectiv
