Adults and minors
A guardianship legally appoints a responsible individual or entity (the guardian) to care for and make decisions on behalf of someone who is unable to manage their own affairs (the ward), typically due to age, disability, or incapacity. This legal arrangement is often used for minors whose parents are unable to care for them or for adults who are incapacitated due to illness, mental disability, or other conditions that impair their ability to make sound decisions regarding their health or personal well-being.
The guardian is granted authority to make important decisions in the ward’s best interests, such as ensuring medical care and overseeing daily living arrangements, while being held accountable to the court for their actions