Posts in March 10, 2016

A minor could have had several guardians during their minority if one or both of their parents were deceased. Guardians generally fall into two categories: Guardian of the person–watched over the child and the child typically lived with them. Parents were often “guardians of the person,” and were sometimes referred to as “natural guardians.” Guardian of the estate–watched over the child’s inheritance. These guardians may have been the same person, may have been relatives, and may have changed during the child’s minority. Or not–it depends upon the situation. There is also the possibility that a guardian ad litem was appointed for a minor.  A guardian ad litem was usually appointed for a child when that child was somehow involved in legal action and did not have a guardian of their […]