Guardianship: What a Legal Guardian Is, How It Works

A legal guardian makes decisions for those who can't, usually minor children or incapacitated adults.

Updated Jan 26, 2024 · 3 min read Written by Dalia Ramirez

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Dalia Ramirez writes about home services and estate planning for NerdWallet. She has a Bachelor of Arts in science and technology studies and critical theory from Wesleyan University. Her work has appeared in publications including The Washington Post, Bloomberg and The Associated Press. She is based in New York City.

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