A GUARDIAN OF THE PERSON manages the incapacitated persons health care needs and medical situations. This includes where the person will live, what their care will be given and by whom. This person will often be responsible for end of life decisions.
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A GUARDIAN OF THE ESTATE manages the finances of the protected person and has fiduciary obligations to spend the protected person's money soley in the persons best interest. A guardian of the estate may need to be represented by an attorney in Court and will need to file required inventories and accountings.
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