What it is: a guardianship where the court appoints someone to make personal decisions for the ward — healthcare, residence, daily care, education (for a minor), and overall well-being.
Two sub-types:
- Minor — an adult appointed to care for a child when the parents are unable or
unavailable. Depending on the type of guardianship, the guardian manages the child’s education, healthcare, daily care, and overall well-being.
- Adult guardianship — appointed for a person with diminished decision-making ability.
Watch out for: a guardianship of the person does not automatically include control of the ward’s money — that’s a separate estate guardianship. And the ward keeps whatever rights the order doesn’t take away.