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What is Probate Guardianship?

Probate Guardianship of the Person is set up because a child is living with an adult who is not a parent, and the adult needs the legal right to make decisions on behalf of the child.

There are two types of Probate Guardianship:

• Guardianship of the Person which means the guardian has custody of the child.
• Guardianship of the Estate which means the guardian manages the child's income, money or other property until the child turns 18.

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