professional guardianship

Professional guardianship is a legal arrangement where a court appoints an individual or organization to manage the personal or financial affairs of someone who cannot make decisions for themselves due to disability, illness, or incapacity. The guardian has a fiduciary duty to act in the best interest of the ward (the person under guardianship). This arrangement helps ensure the ward’s well-being, safety, and financial stability. Guardians can be private individuals or professional organizations with experience in managing such responsibilities, and their role is supervised by the court to prevent abuse or neglect.