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guardianship—also called a conservatorship—allows an adult to make medical or
financial decisions for a child or incapacitated adult. In the case of a child,
a guardian is someone who cares for a child in the long term without adopting the
child.
If an adult has created financial and healthcare
powers of attorney that designate a guardian, that person will assume control
when needed. If not, a court will appoint a guardian. If court-appointed, the
guardian will make regular reports to the court about his or her decisions.
This allows family members who feel the guardian is making poor decisions to
challenge the appointment in court.
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