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A Mississippi minor (child) power of attorney is used when a parent/legal guardian wishes to delegate their parental authority over a minor for a period not exceeding one (1) year.

Legal guardianship means a court grants someone other than a biological parent the right to care for a minor. Custody (most often) generally describes a parent caring for his or her own child. Guardianship does not always grant custody or definitively mean a biological parent's custody is revoked.

The Mississippi guardianship may require the above responsibilities permanently if the ward is incapacitated for the rest of their life. If the court awards temporary Mississippi guardianships, the responsibilities will end, for example, when the child turns 18.

In Mississippi, a competent adult can act affirmatively and designate a person of their choosing to act as their guardian in the event of their incapacity through executing a durable power of attorney as long as the durable power of attorney is properly drafted and signed.

A legal guardian is someone who is appointed by the court to take responsibility for another person, known as a "ward." A ward can be either a child or an adult who for some reason cannot manage his own affairs. Although you can appoint a guardian in your will, the probate court is not obligated to accept your choice.

In order to file for Mississippi guardianships, you'll have to file a petition with the local court, undergo investigation from the court, testify in front of the court, and eventually be approved if a judge determines the guardianship is in the best interests of the ward.