Guardian

A person or institution named in a will or a temporary guardianship who is responsible for the care of minor children. (2) Person assigned by the court to take care of minor children or incompetent adults. Sometimes called a conservator.

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Duhaime.org Legal Dictionary

An individual who, by legal appointment or by the effect of a written law, is given custodyof both the property and the person of one who is unable to manage their own affairs, such as a child or mentally-disabled person. - (read more on Guardian)

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One who legally has care and management of the person or estate, orboth, of an incompetent; an officer or agent of the court who is appointed toprotect the interests of minors or incompetent persons and to provide for theirwelfare, education and support.

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