What is guardianship?
Guardianship is a formal proceeding instituted in the probate court by which individuals will apply to be appointed as guardians of the person and/or the estate of minors (children). The guardianship is court supervised and as a result the guardian, once appointed, has to report to the court on an annual or biennial basis concerning his or her activities on behalf of the minor and has to account to the court if there is estate that the guardians are managing on behalf of the minors. It is an expensive process but ideally it ensures that the minors, persons, and estates will not be abused.