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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.

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.

Having a guardian does not generally change this. After a guardian is appointed, the parent may continue to have custody. Even when the parent does not have custody, they may have a court order that allows them to visit their child. In some circumstances, a court may suspend or terminate a parent's rights.

A guardianship is established by a court after a petition for an appointment of a guardian is filed by either the ?incompetent person? (?incompetent? is the term used to describe those who lack the capacity to manage themselves and their affairs) or another person.

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.

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.