Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Texas
Legal Guardianship
What are the responsibilities of a Legal Guardianship over an estate that already has Powers of Attorneys?
Asked on 2/18/02, 12:44 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Peter Bradie
Bradie, Bradie & Bradie
Re: Legal Guardianship
The legal guardian has a fiduciary duty to the ward, and the guardian's powers supercede the powers of attorney. A guardian is responsible for an individual (the ward), rather than just an estate. The guardian also has control over the ward's property (the ward's estate).
Answered on 2/18/02, 12:59 pm
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