A guardian of the person takes care of the physical needs of the minor or incapacitated person, making sure that the person is housed and fed and kept in good health, both physically and mentally. A guardian of the person of a minor really becomes a substitute parent, providing a home for the minor and making sure that the minor is properly educated.
an individual responsible for the day to day care of a minor or incapacitated person
an individual who is appointed by the Court to be legally responsible for the personal affairs of a Minor
a person appointed solely to protect and care for a ward
An adult appointed or selected to care for a minor child if no biological or adoptive parent (legal parent) of the child is able to do so. If one legal parent is alive when the other dies, the child will automatically go to that parent unless a court determines that the best interest of the child requires something different. This term can also apply to an adult appointed or selected to care for an incapacitated person.
A court-appointed supervisor in charge of the care of a minor or incompetent person''s physical well-being.
Has authority over the ward’s personal care and circumstances
A person who is responsible for and who advocates for the health, well-being and personal needs of the ward.
A person appointed to handle another person's day-to-day affairs.
A guardian who has the authority to make decisions regarding the care and custody of an individual with a developmental disabilty, such as medical and housing decisions.