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General Information about Guardianships

What is guardianship?

What is Probate Guardianship?

Is Guardianship the Same as Adoption?

What does a Guardian of the Person do?

Why would a child need a guardian?

Who can be a guardian?

Can I name a guardian for my children?

Can I ask for a guardian for my child if I'm dying?

Can a child ask the Court for a guardian?

What is a Guardianship of the Estate?

What does a Guardian of an Estate do?

When do I need to set up a guardianship of the estate?

When is a guardianship of the estate not needed?

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