Legal Question in Family Law in Missouri

A 17 year old male both parents past away, he has no legal gardian, can he act as an adult and make his own decisions?


Asked on 8/27/09, 10:04 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Anthony Smith LawSmith

A seventeen year old may contract for food, shelter and medical care. If he gets emancipated, he may contract for other things. It seems odd that a probate court did not appoint a guardian for the minor.

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Answered on 8/28/09, 12:25 am


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