guardian of the estate

Definition of "guardian of the estate"
  1. An individual appointed by a court to manage the property and financial matters of an incapable adult or minor child
How to use "guardian of the estate" in a sentence
  1. After her parents' accident, her aunt became the guardian of the estate.
  2. Due to his declining mental health, a guardian of the estate was appointed to protect his assets.
  3. The court assigned her uncle as the guardian of the estate to oversee her finances.

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