Discover what a guardian does, including legal responsibilities and financial management for children or adults incapable of self-care.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Patricia writes about family law and tips for female lawyers. Child custody cases: In many states across the United States, the ...

A guardianship is a legal mechanism that grants an adult legal power to make decisions for another person, called the "ward," who is incapable of making decisions himself or herself. A ward can be a ...

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If you are the parent of a minor child, one of the most important things you can do is create a Last Will and Testament to nominate a guardian for your minor child in the event of your death. In ...

As the Circuit Two Guardian ad Litem Circuit Director with oversight over Leon, Franklin, Wakulla, Gadsden, Jefferson, and Liberty counties, I need to speak up about a recent opinion written on the ...