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Guardian of the person

Term · Law · MLC-T-LAW-002376

An individual appointed by a court to make decisions concerning the personal care, welfare, and upbringing of a ward, who is typically a minor or an incapacitated adult. This guardian is responsible for matters such as residence, education, and medical treatment. Their authority does not extend to managing the ward's financial assets.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-LAW-002376
FieldLaw
Record as JSON
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  "definition": "An individual appointed by a court to make decisions concerning the personal care, welfare, and upbringing of a ward, who is typically a minor or an incapacitated adult. This guardian is responsible for matters such as residence, education, and medical treatment. Their authority does not extend to managing the ward's financial assets.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/law/guardian-of-the-person/"
}

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