A private individual who has been given the legal custody of a child by state court or by through the laws of a state.
Is a person appointed by the court to protect the rights and manage the affairs of an incapacitated person or minor.
A person appointed by a court to take custody and control of a person, estate, or both, of an infant, lunatic or incompetent. May also be known as a committee or conservator with regard to an incompetent.
One appointed by a court to administer the personal affairs or property of an individual who is not capable of such duties.
An adult who has been given legal responsibility for a minor in place of the biological parents.
A person appointed or designated legally to manage the property or financial affairs and to exercise the rights of another person.
a legal term for a person who is lawfully vested with the care of the property and/or person who has been judged legally incompetent.
An individual designated by the Court to protect and preserve the property of someone who is not able to manage his or her own affairs. See "Conservator"
The person who is appointed by the Court to care for the person and/or property of a minor child or a person who is mentally incompetent or physically incapacitated. One can nominate a guardian in a will, and though normally the court will honor that nomination, the Court has the right to agree or disagree.
The individual or organization appointed by a court to have custody of a minor or incompetent person under supervision of that court.
A person vested with the power to take care of a disabled person or minor’s property and person.
A person who has the right and duty to protect another person, their property and their rights• Disability• Sterilisation & Medical Procedures
An individual who is authorized under applicable state or local law to give permission on behalf of a child to general medical care [45 CFR 46.402(3)].
In the absence of a natural guardian, one may be nominated in a will. Such a guardian must first be appointed by the Higher Court before he can act as such. The function of a guardian is to assist the minor in matters in which he is legally incompetent to act. The guardian must be exempt from furnishing security or he/she must provide the Master of the Higher Court with security. The guardian is not necessarily the person in whose care the minor is, but this is usually the case. Normally the trustees of the testamentary trust will administer the assets, while the guardian will administer the property and take care of the person of the minor child/children.
"Person responsible for the health, welfare or care of a child or youth . . . . " CONN. GEN. STATS. §17a-93.
An individual who is authorized under applicable state or local law to consent on behalf of another person (e.g., children) to general medical care.
A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of another person who, because of age, intellect or health, is incapable of managing his/her own affairs. The guardian manages the person, rights and/or property of the incompetent.
person lawfully appointed to care for a particular person who cannot control their own interests (education, property, finances) - such as a minor, invalid or someone who is incapacitated in some way.
A person who is legally responsible for the care and management of the deceased Member's Children.
Person to whom letters of guardianship have been issued for another person, their property or both, of an infant or mentally retarded or developmentally disabled person.
Person who is designated as having the protective care of another person or that person's property.
A person designated by the court to administer the affairs of a person declared to be legally incompetent, such as a minor. A guardian ad litem is a person designated by the court to handle the affairs of the incompetent in a particular legal proceeding. The guardianship of the person and of the person's property may be placed in separated people.
An individual who has legal authority and responsibility to care for another person as a result of another's age, incapacity, or disability.
An individual who has the legal right to care for a minor or act as an administrator of the assets of another who is incapacitated or declared incompetent.
The person who has a legal duty and power to take care of another person who by age, or incompetence, is unable to care for him/herself.
Person who fills the role and has the responsibility of the legal parent. Courts or biological parents may hold some jurisdiction of the child. Guardians do not have the same reciprocal rights of inheritance as birth or adoptive parents. Guardianship is subject to ongoing supervision by the court and ends by order of the court or when the child becomes an adult.
A person who holds the lawful power and duty to care for the person, property, and rights of another individual considered incapable by reason of age, understanding, or self-control.
A person who is legally responsible for the care and management of the person, property, or both of an unmarried minor child. In California, minority now ends at age 18. A guardian also may have authority over the property of a married minor.
An individual appointed by a court of law to manage a person's financial and/or personal affairs because the court has found that the person is not competent to manage his or her own affairs. A conservator is similarly appointed, but only for financial affairs.
A court-appointed person charged with caring for the estate and/or person of another living person (the ward). Sometimes there are two guardians appointed: one to care for the estate (property of ward, both real and personal) and one to care for the person. This is most common when a financial institution is handling the money, but is not equipped to handle matters of personal care. Reasons for appointing a guardian in Wisconsin: proposed ward is a minor (less than age 18), a spendthrift, or an incompetent (mentally, not physically). Contrast with Guardian ad Litem: A person appointed by the court (judge) during litigation (court case) to represent the interests of a minor or an incompetent.
A guardian is person appointed to take care of a minor or an incapacitated person. There are actually two different types of guardians, guardians "of the person" and guardians "of the estate."
a person who cares for persons or property
providing protective supervision; watching over or safeguarding; "daycare that is educational and not just custodial"; "a guardian angel"; "tutelary gods"
a court appointed child advocate for children in the child protection system
a court-appointed person or entity (such as a state agency) that makes decisions on behalf of a person with diminished capacity
a court-appointed surrogate decision-maker who is responsible for a ward's physical well-being
a fiduciary and is held to a very high standard of care in exercising his powers
a fiduciary who owes the highest duty of care to the incapacitated person
a legally appointed substitute decisionmaker
an adult appointed to take care of the person or property of another
an adult given the legal right to control and care for a minor child or a disabled adult, called the ward
an adult that is given the legal right to care for a child should the child's parents die or become unable to do so
an adult who can legally manage the financial and/or personal affairs of another individual, either a child or an adult, who is unable to manage their affairs by them self
an agent of the court and has no legal or equitable title to the ward's property
an individual appointed by the court to assist with the personal and medical affairs and day-to-day life of a minor or a person who is impaired
an individual, organization or State agency appointed by the Probate Court to make decisions on behalf of a person that the Probate Court has found to be incapacitated
an individual who is responsible for the care, decisionmaking, and basic needs of a child
a person appointed by a court to make financial and/or personal decisions for a person proven to be legally incapable of making his or her own decisions
a person appointed by a court to make financial and personal decisions for a person proven to be a legally incompetent/ incapacitated person
a person appointed by a local court to manage the affairs of that person, called a ward
a person appointed by probate court and given power to make some or all decisions about the care of another person
a person appointed by the court to act on behalf of a person who is considered legally incompetent
a person appointed by the court to be responsible for a person judged incompetent to make his or her own care and financial decisions
a person appointed by the court to make decisions about health care and personal matters for an adult who is incapacitated
a person appointed by the Court to make decisions concerning a person's physical needs
a person appointed by the probate court to have physical care, custody and control of a minor child or of an adult person (known as a "ward") that has been legally determined to be incapacitated (as defined below)
a person appointed by the Tribunal to make personal and lifestyle decisions for an adult with impaired capacity
a person appointed privately or by court order, to have parental responsibility for the child and thus required to care for him and ensure his education, but without financial responsibility
a person appointed to make a lifestyle decision for a person with a disability
a person appointed to take care of a person or property of another
a person appointed to take care of the person of property of another
a person, institution, or agency appointed by a court to manage the affairs of the protected person
a person, institution or agency appointed by the Probate Court to manage the affairs of another, called the ward
a person lawfully appointed by the courts and invested with the power and responsibility to take care of a person (and ussually the person's finances) who is a minor or otherwise found incapable of caring for him or herself
a person legally responsible for the personal and financial care of someone unable to manage his or her own affairs
a person or agency appointed by the court who is designated to act for someone who has been declared incapacitated
a person or an agency to whom the court gives authority to take responsibility for the care of a child
a person or company appointed by the court to ensure the personal and medical needs of an incapacitated person (ward) are met
a person or institution appointed by the court to make decisions concerning the person of someone who is incapacitated
a person or organisation who accepts responsibility for a students administration and behaviour and is the main contact for all school communications
a person or organization named by order of the court to exercise any or all powers and rights over the person and/or estate of another individual
a person or organization who has been named by a court to exercise some or all powers and rights over a person and/or estate of the individual
a person or persons that you name to care for and raise your minor child if you are no longer in life
a person so appointed by a court order recognized under the law of the State of Maryland
a person which takes over some or all of the responsibilities for a person when they are found by a court to be incapacitated
a person who assumes the care and protection of another person
a person who has been appointed by a court (usually the Probate Division of the Circuit Court) to have the care and custody of a minor or an adult who has been legally determined to be incapacitated
a person who has been given the right, by a court order, to make decisions for an incapacitated person and to supervise certain aspects of their life
a person who has legal responsibility for a child in lieu of the parents
a person who has the legal authority and duty to care for another person because of the other's age, incapacity, or disability
a person who is appointed by the Probate Court to make decisions for someone who is incapacitated
a person who is appointed to make all of the non-financial decisions for somebody who has become incapacitated
a person who is authorised to make decisions concerning personal matters eg
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 person who is granted responsibility for the care and management of a minor child or mentally incompetent adult by the court or public agency
a person who is legally responsible for a child
a person who makes health care and other personal decisions for an incapacitated person while a conservator is one who makes financial decisions
a person who manages the day-to-day affairs of an adult who has impaired decision-making capacity
a person who takes responsibility for your physical well-being, and provides care for you if you are unable to care for yourself
a person who takes responsibility for your physical well-being, providing a suitable place to live, regular medical care and sufficient nourishment and clothing
a person who will look after the physical well-being of a child
a person who will take care of your minor children if the childrens' other parent is not able to
a person with the legal responsibility to protect the well-being and rights of another
a specially trained volunteer appointed as an officer of the court to ensure that the best interests of the child are protected while the child is a ward of the court
a substitute decision maker, someone who is legally appointed to choose what someone else can and cannot do
a surrogate decision-maker appointed by a court to make either personal and/or financial decisions for a minor or for an adult with mental or physical disabilities
Someone who has the right and duty to take care of another since that person is not capable.
A person who fulfills some of the responsibilities of the legal parent role, although the courts or birth parents may continue to hold some jurisdiction of the child. Guardians do not have the same reciprocal rights of inheritance as birth or adoptive parents. Guardianship is subject to ongoing supervision by the court and ends at the child's majority or by order of the court.
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A person who has custodial rights and responsibilities for a minor or a person who is incapable of handling their own affairs. A Guardian is Court Appointed.
A person appointed by a court to take care of the personal needs of a person who is unable to do so himself or herself.
A person legally entrusted with the care of, and managing the property and rights of, another person, usually a minor child.
Guardian means a person who has qualified as a guardian of a minor or incapacitated person pursuant to testamentary or court appointment.
an individual who is authorized under applicable State or local law who has the legal, effective right to make decisions on behalf of a child.
Person appointed by the court who is responsible for the personal affairs of a protected person. May decide where a person lives, how meals and care are provided, transportation used, etc.
An individual or a trust institution appointed by a court to care for the property or for the person (or both) of a minor or an incapacitated person. eirs: The people entitled to a decedent's estate if he dies without a will; the identity of these people is determined by Florida's intestate succession rules. ncome: The return in money or property derived from the use of the trust's principal.
ad Litem A lawyer or lay person who represents a child. Usually this person considers the best interest of the child and may perform a variety of roles, including those of independent investigator, advocate, advisor, and guardian for the child. A CASA worker may play this role in certain jurisdictions.
A person entrusted by the law with the fiduciary care of a person, as a minor or mental incompetent, or of their property.
A person, corporation or agency with the legal authority (or court ordered responsibility) to care for another.
a person appointed by a court to care for the property and rights of a minor or someone otherwise incapable of administering his own affairs
A person who has control or custody of another person. Usually a child but a person can also be a guardian of an adult if that person is not able to look after themselves.
A person appointed to have custody over the person or the property or both of a minor or incapacitated person.
A person appointed by a court to manage the interests of a minor or incompetent person whose property is involved in litigation.
The person(s) who will take care of your dependents. They should know your children already (if possible), share your philosophic views, and be financially able to take on the responsibilities.
The person(s) appointed in a will or by the court to take custody of minor children and their assets in the event of their parents' death or disability. For individuals with young children (or a dependent with a mental or physical disability), naming a guardian is highly recommended.
Person who has qualified as a guardian of a minor or incapacitated person pursuant to testamentary or court appointment, but excludes one who is merely a guardian ad litem.
One who is legally responsible for the care and well-being of a minor. Appointed by a court, the guardian is under court supervision.
An adult appointed to care for a minor child and control that child's property. If the will maker has a spouse who is legally the mother or father of the children, then the will maker should appoint the spouse as guardian in most cases. If the will maker appoints someone other than his or her spouse to be the guardian, the Court will balance the will maker's desires with what is in the best interest of the children. If there is no will, the Court, after a hearing, will decide who will be the guardian, after considering the best interest of the children.
A person appointed by the court, given the power and charged with the duty to care for another person's physical body as well as his property.
A court-appointed individual who is responsible for the person and/or estate of a minor or disabled child of a deceased individual.
Someone appointed to look after the interests of a child under the age of 18.
A person appointed by the court to make decisions as to care, custody, and control of a person who has been found to be incapacitated (or is a minor).
A person other than a parent, appointed by a court, or by a parent to look after the interests of a child after the parent's death. A guardian has parental responsibility for the child.
A person who has the legal duty and power to take care of the person and property of another who because of some disability (usually age or incompetence) is considered incapable of administering his or her own affairs.
a person appointed by the court to make various kinds of decisions for a person when that person is not capable
The person appointed by a court to make care, custody and health care decisions for you when the court has determined that you are unable to care for yourself.
One named to manage the person or the property, or both, of a child during minority.
The person who has the legal duty to care for and maintain the person and/or property of an unmarried minor child.
A person who is legally responsible for the care and management of the person or property of one who is legally incompetent to manage his own affairs. Home | Who We Are | Title Insurance | Top of Terminology | Order Sheet | Premium Calculator | Closing Fees | SecurWest | Local Links | Contact Us Security Title Company of Gallatin County 600 South 19th Avenue Bozeman, MT 59718
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A person to whom the law has entrusted the custody and control of the person or property or both of a person who has been legally adjudged incapacitated.
An individual or organization who has been named by a court to exercise some or all powers and rights over a person or a personâ€(tm)s estate. Hazard insurance Insurance coverage that compensates for damage to a property from fire, wind, vandalism, or other hazards.
Person lawfully appointed to care for the person of a minor, invalid, incompetent and their interests, such as education, property management and investments.
A person appointed to manage another person's financial and personal affairs when that person can no longer do so. Guardians are appointed by the courts as a result of formal legal action.
Someone who is legally responsible for the care and well being of another person. A guardian is generally nominated in the case of a minor child in need of care or financial support, or when a person becomes disabled or incompetent to care for himself or herself. Guardians generally act under the supervision of a probate court and are responsible for all their actions to the court. A guardian can be named in a will or power of attorney.
The person or bank appointed by the court to manage the person and/or property of a minor or incompetent person.
A person with the lawful power and duty to take care of a person and manage his/her property and/or rights.
Person appointed to care for and manage property of a minor orphan or and adult incompetent of managing his own affairs.
One who has the legal responsibility for the care and management of a child or incompetent adult. Guardian ad item refers to a temporary guardian, an officer of the court appointed by the court to manage the affairs of another for a specified time.
An individual who acts on behalf of a pupil's parents and takes care of the pupil during term time and holidays. Students whose parents live abroad usually require a guardian.
A person who has been given the legal power to make important personal decisions on behalf of another adult. This might include decisions about where the person should live or what kind of health care and services the person should have.
An individual who has the legal right and duty to take care of another person or his or her property because that person cannot legally take care of himself or herself.
Person assigned by the court to take care of minor children or incompetent adults. Sometimes called a conservator.
One who is legally responsible for the care and management of the person or property of an incompetent or a minor.
One appointed by the Court to administer the affairs of a minor. A guardian ad litem is appointed to protect one's interest in a particular legal action. See, CONSERVATOR. HIATUS - A gap or space left between two parcels of land and not included in the legal description of either parcel. Similar terms are Gaps and Gores.
A person appointed or chosen to care for a minor child. Usually parents will choose a guardian in the even that they were to both pass away.
A person or entity who is appointed by the court to exercise many powers for the care of an incapacitated person, the person's estate, or both.
on appointed to care for and manage the affairs of a minor orphan or adult person incapable of managing his own affairs.
One appointed by the court to administer the affairs of an individual not capable of administering his or her own affairs.
Someone who has been entrusted by the law for the care of another person or for his estate or for both.
A person appointed by will or by law to assume responsibility for incompetent adults or minor children. If a parent dies, this will usually be the other parent. If both die, it probably will be a close relative.
A person or agency that assumes limited or unlimited authority to make decisions for a minor or an adults who has been determined to be incompetent in a court of law. Includes medical guardianships, guardianship of the person, and guardian of the estate.
A person who has qualified and/or been appointed as a guardian of the person and/or property of a minor or adult incapacitated person.
A person who has qualified and been appointed to act as the guardian of a minor or incapacitated person. A guardian has responsibility for the continuing care and supervision of the person of the incapacitated person.
a person named in a will to take custody of a child.
A person who is invested with the right, and so charged, to manage the rights and property of another person, as of a minor or a person incapable of managing his own affairs for some reason (idiot, lunatic, spendthrift, habitual drunkard, etc).
The term "guardian" refers to a person lawfully invested with the power, and charged with the duty, of taking care of another person and managing the property rights of that other person, who, because of age, understanding, or self-control, is considered incapable of administering his or her own affairs. When used in the context of fatality benefits (see policy 04-08), the term refers to a person who legally has the care and management of the person, the estate, or both, of a child during its minority.(Source: Black's Law Dictionary, 5th Edition)
Has authority of both a guardian of the estate and a guardian of the person.
is the person you name in your Will as the person to look after your children (if they are still minors) or any mentally impaired dependants, if they do not already have a guardian. (You should obtain the consent of your chosen guardian first, before naming him or her in your will.)
A person who has the right and duty to protect another person, their property and their rights. In family law not necessarily the person with residence (q.v.).
a person appointed to care for children under 18.
The individual or corporation who legally has charge of the care and management of the person, property, or both, of a child during his minority.
A person who has been appointed by the court to act on behalf of a ward's person or property or both.
One appointed to care and manage the estate and person of a child during minority. Joint guardians are two or more guardians appointed to act at the same time. An alternate guardian is to act if a previously named guardian is unable or unwilling to act.
a person who has the legal responsibility for care of a minor child or adult who lacks capacity. A Testamentary Guardian is one appointed by a WILL. More info.
the person appointed by the court to oversee the interests of a minor or incompetent person; sometimes specified in a will; can be the father or mother of the minor or incompetent person.
One who is given the lawful custody and care of another(called a ward).
an adult appointed by the Family Court to server as custodian for a minor
Person who has legal responsibility for another person.
A person appointed by a judge to look after the interests and to manage the affairs of a minor or a person who is unable to manage them him/her self.
Person who fulfills the role of temporary legal parent; guardianship is subject to ongoing supervision by the court and ends at age 18 or by order of the court
A person lawfully invested with the power and charged with the duty of taking care, and managing the property and rights, of another person, who for some peculiarity of status or defect of age, understanding, or self-control is considered incapable of administering his own affairs.
A person who is appointed by the Court to protect the property and/or person of one who does not have the capacity to protect his or her own interests.
The person you appoint to have custody of your minor child should you die.
A person appointed by a Court to manage the financial assets or personal affairs of a minor.
An adult appointed or selected to care for a minor child in the event no biological or adoptive (legal parent) of the child is able or wishes to do so.
an adult person appointed by a surviving parent in his or her will or by a court, who is responsible for a minor child's personal care and nurturing. See "Conservator."
A person with legal control of, and responsibility for, a child.
An individual given the responsibility to manage the personal, medical and/or financial affairs of an individual. An appointment can be made in which the personal and financial affairs are managed by a guardian of the person and the financial affairs are managed by a guardian of the property.
A person appointed by the Probate Court to care for the person and/or estate of a minor or incompetent person.
A person appointed by you to look after your children or dependents, should both parents die whilst they are under 18.
An individual entitled or authorized to make decisions affecting the health or medical care of another, including the ability to consent.
A person appointed by a court to be the legal representative of another individual. See: Payee; Teen Parents
A person legally charged with the power and duty of managing the estate and affairs of a person who because of some condition cannot manage his or her affairs.
the person or persons appointed in a Will or by the court to have custody of minor children and their assets. If you have young children (or, a dependent who is unable to function independently because of a mental or physical disability), it is highly recommended that you name a guardian.
A person appointed by a court to manage the person and/or property of one who is legally incompetent to handle his/her own affairs.
The person appointed by a probate court, often designated in your will, to be responsible for your children or an incompetent adult. In the case of the incompetent adult, also known as a conservator.
An individual who is given custody of both the property and the person of one who is unable to manage his own affairs, such as a child or a mentally-disabled person. This is done by legal appointment or by the effect of a written law.
A guardian is someone whom you name with a view to that person assuming parental responsibilities and rights in the upbringing of your child/children after your death. Parental rights are automatically granted to married parents by law but can be acquired by others, such as the father of illegitimate children by court application or by an agreement between mother and father on a special form which is formally recorded in the official Register. If you have children under 16 when you die and your children do not have anyone else with parental rights then the guardian will be entitled to take charge of the children. Normally, unless your choice of guardian is questionable and/or the child is in danger, the courts and/or Local Authority will not interfere. Of course, if someone else, other than the person you name, wishes to have the children it is open to them to take court action and the matter would then be decided by the Judge. Your wishes would be a significant factor in the Judge's mind. It is sensible to make sure that the person you name is willing
The person who represents the interests of someone who is legally incapable of representing himself (such as a minor or incapacitated adult). This may be someone who is already the natural guardian (such as a Parent) or someone appointed by the court (such as a Guardian of the Person or Property or a Guardian ad litem).
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The person (or people) responsible for the welfare of an infant after the death of both of its parents. A properly drawn Will should incorporate the appointment of guardians where the testator has infant children.
An adult person appointed by a surviving parent in his or her will or by a court. They are responsible for a minor child or legally incapacitated person's personal care and nurturing.
an individual other than a parent, legally responsible for a child.
Someone who manages securities in a minor’s account or someone who handles the affairs of an incompetent person.
The person who is legally responsible for the care of another person (and/or his or her property).
An individual or trust institution appointed by the court (or named in a trust or will) to manage the assets of a minor or an incompetent person.
A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of another who, because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his or her own affairs. The guardian manages the person. (A conservator manages the property of a minor or incapacitated person. A person can be appointed both guardian and conservator.)
Any person to whom letters of guardianship, whether of the person, property or both, of an infant or mentally retarded or developmentally disabled person have been issued by a court of this state.
An individual legally appointed to manage the rights and/or property of a person incapable of taking care of his or her own affairs.
An adult who has been appointed by a court to control and care for a minor and his property.
A guardian represents someone to a probate court proceeding. Usually, a guardian is appointed to represent minors or incompetents. In a will, a guardian may be selected to care for minor children.
In Scots law a person who can enter into a contract on behalf of a minor.
An individual, institution or other organization who is appointed to be responsible for the care and custody of the person of an incapacitated person through a formal court proceeding.
One who is legally responsible for the care and well-being of another person who is either incapacitated or a minor; appointed by the court and under the court's supervision.
An individual or institution named by a court to manage the property of a person who is judged incapable of handling his or her own affairs.
A person who is either legally appointed or entitled to manage and care for another person and their property.
( Old French, garder) 1. a person who guards, protects, or takes care of another person, property, etc.; custodian. 2. a person legally appointed to manage the affairs of a minor or someone judged incompetent to manage his own affairs. 3. a discarnate being who (a) guards a person, or (b) takes over a person's decision-making.
A person appointed by the court or in a will to make decisions about the personal affairs of someone else. If a parent dies, the guardian will usually be the other parent. If both parents die, it usually will be a close relative.
An individual appointed by the courts who is authorized to make legal and financial decisions for another individual.
A person appointed by a Court to take care of and manage the property and person of an individual.
The person who has the primary custodial responsibility for the former student, and who is not the former student’s parent.
An individual with the legal authority to care for another, usually a minor child or disabled adult.
An individual who, by legal appointment or by the effect of a written law, is given custody of both the property and the person of one who is unable to manage their own affairs, such as a child or mentally-disabled person. Guardian ad litem A guardian appointed to assist an infant or other mentally incapable defendant or plaintiff, or any such incapacitated person that may be a party in a legal action.
A person who has duties, rights, and responsibilities in relation to a child's upbringing. The mother of a child is always the natural guardian of a child. The court can appoint additional guardians.
one who legally has supervision and responsibility for a person
One who is appointed to administer the personal affairs and property of an individual who is incompetent.
A person who is appointed by the court to be responsible for their ward's care, custody and control, including the ability to make decisions regarding medical care and living arrangements.
A court supervised decision maker imposed involuntarily by the court.
The legal representative of a minor child, as appointed by a will, or of a legally incapacitated adult.
One who has legal authority and the duty to care for another person because of the person's age, incapacity, or disability.
A person who is appointed by a court and charged with the legal duty to care for another person who is unable to care for himself or herself.
Any person who is under a legal duty to provide for the young person or any person who has, in law or in fact, the custody or control of the young person. This includes parents.
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