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Guardian to an Estate

Gayle A. Reeves - Tuesday, March 16, 2010

A guardian is a person who is appointed by the Probate Court to manage the financial and/or personal affairs of an individual (called the ward). Prior to approving a guardian, the Court must make a finding that the ward is mentally incompetent and in need of a guardian. It must also find that the applicant is a suitable person to serve as guardian. The guardian is answerable to the Probate Court for providing proper care to the ward and proper management of the ward’s affairs. Every two years a guardian must file a report with the Probate Court verifying the ward’s condition and/or accounting for the ward’s property. ...read more