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All About Guardians
There are several types of guardians that you can name when you make a will. If you’re the parent of a minor child or disabled adult, you may want to nominate a guardian for your child in case both you and the other parent pass. Or if you own a pet, you may want to name a caretaker for them.
There are also different levels of responsibility for guardianship.
- Full guardianship: Complete decision-making authority and responsibility for another person, such as a child under 18
- Limited guardianship: Responsibility is given for specific needs, such as property
- Joint guardianship: Responsibility is held along with another person