Guardianship
Guardianship
Guardianship (/ɡɑːrdiənʃɪp/), from the Old French gardein, meaning "one who guards", is a legal concept in which a person is assigned by a court to manage the personal, financial, or legal matters of another individual who is unable to do so themselves. This individual is often referred to as a ward.
Types of Guardianship
There are several types of guardianship, including:
- Full Guardianship: This is when the guardian has full control over the ward's personal, financial, and legal matters.
- Limited Guardianship: In this case, the guardian only has control over certain aspects of the ward's life.
- Co-Guardianship: This is when two or more individuals share the responsibilities of guardianship.
- Temporary Guardianship: This is a short-term arrangement where a guardian is appointed for a specific period of time.
Duties of a Guardian
The duties of a guardian can vary depending on the type of guardianship, but they generally include:
- Making decisions about the ward's personal and financial affairs
- Ensuring the ward's physical and emotional needs are met
- Protecting the ward's rights and interests
Related Terms
- Ward: The individual over whom a guardian is appointed.
- Conservatorship: A similar legal concept where a person is appointed to manage the financial affairs of another individual.
- Power of Attorney: A legal document that gives one person the authority to act on behalf of another in specific legal or financial matters.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Guardianship
- Wikipedia's article - Guardianship
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