Guardianship
A guardianship is essentially an action in which one or more persons
are given authority and responsibility to care for and make
decisions for another person who is not capable of acting for
himself or herself for some reason, such as their age (i.e., they
are a child) or due to a medical or psychological incapacity.
Minor guardianships are sometimes desirable or necessary in
situations where a child's parent or parents are unavailable or
unable to provide care for the child.
Guardianships for adults are sometimes needed where the adult has developed a medical condition, mental or emotional condition, or other disability which prevents them from properly caring for and/or making decisions for himself/herself.