What is Guardianship?

G1591
Published 2011

A Guardian guards or keeps safe and secure a minor child or an adult whom the law says is incompetent to manage his or her own affairs. Guardianship is a legal relationship between a competent adult and an incompetent or minor child.

There are full and limited Guardians. The Guardian has only the powers specified in the letters of Guardianships based on the court's specific findings of incapacity. About 2,000 Guardians are appointed each year in Nebraska.

Publication Details

Authors

Eileen M Krumbach

John D. DeFrain

Bruce Cudly

Dina Rathje

Carol Lieske

Rene Ferdinand

Mary Evans

Mary Gordon

Subject

Youth & Families

Families

Publication Date November 01, 2005
Last Revision Date November 28, 2011
Language English
Formats

HTML / PDF

Series NebGuide