Family Law

Guardian of the Estate

/ GAR-dee-un of the ih-STAYT /

Definition

A person managing financial affairs and property for an incapacitated person.

Used in Context

“The guardian of the estate managed all financial affairs for the ward.”

Etymology

◈ Old French: gardein, keeper

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