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Read moreBeing appointed guardian of a loved one is a serious responsibility. As guardian, you are in charge of your loved one's well-being and you have a duty to act in his or her best interest.
If an adult becomes mentally incapacitated and is incapable of making responsible decisions, the court will appoint a substitute decision maker, often called a "guardian," but in some states called a "conservator" or other term. Guardianship is a legal relationship between a competent adult (the "guardian") and a person who because of incapacity is no longer able to take care of his or her own affairs (the "ward").
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If you have been appointed guardian, the following are things you need to know:
For a detailed guide from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau on being a guardian, click here.
For more information about guardianship and conservatorship, click here.
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