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Legal Terms & Definitions 2026 Law Update

In the booklet, a "guardian" is:

A

A person in charge of a minor's person or property.

B

One named in a will to carry out the will.

C

A person appointed by the court to manage the estate of a decedent who left no will.

D

A witness who proves execution of a conveyance.

Correct Answer

A. A person in charge of a minor's person or property.

Detailed Explanation

Guardian is a care-and-control term. In "Definitions and General Terms," a guardian is a person in charge of a minor's person or property. Not to be confused with an executor or administrator, a guardian protects the interests of a living minor rather than settling a decedent's estate.

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