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An individual who is legally deemed unable to manage their own affairs or make or communicate important decisions due to mental and/or physical conditions.

A person for whom a guardian has been appointed to manage their personal, financial, and/or medical affairs because of incapacity.

A requirement for conservators to provide a yearly report of financial transactions and status to the court, showing they are managing the estate properly.

A court-appointed individual who represents the best interests of a child or incapacitated person during court proceedings.

A court that has jurisdiction over the legal processes involving the affairs of persons who have died (wills and estates) and, in some jurisdictions, guardianship and conservatorship matters.

A principle in guardianship that the guardian should allow the ward as much personal freedom and choice as possible, given the circumstances of their capabilities.

A government-appointed guardian for someone who cannot make their own decisions and has no suitable person to act as a guardian.

The act of exerting excessive pressure on someone, taking advantage of a position of trust, which results in the victim making decisions they would not otherwise have made.

A legal document that grants a trusted person the authority to act on behalf of the principal in specified matters should the principal become incapacitated.

A court-appointed role for someone to manage the financial affairs of another person who is incapable of managing their own finances, often due to disability or age-related issues.

A legal obligation for one party to act in the best interest of another when entrusted with care or responsibility over property or decisions.

Physical, emotional, or financial harm or neglect towards an older adult, often by caregivers or trusted individuals like guardians or family members.

All the money and property owned by a particular person, especially at death.

A legal process where a court appoints an individual to make decisions for someone who is unable to make decisions for themselves due to incapacity.

A document filed with the court by the guardian detailing the ward's condition, living situation, and the care being provided.

In a legal context, refers to a person's ability to understand the nature and consequences of their decisions and to make and communicate these decisions.

A trust designed to provide financial support to a person with disabilities without affecting their eligibility for government assistance programs.

A type of insurance policy that a guardian may be required to purchase to protect the estate of the ward from mismanagement or theft.

The process by which state Medicaid programs may seek reimbursement from the estates of deceased beneficiaries for long-term care and related costs covered by Medicaid.