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In Connecticut, a person under the age of 18 is considered to be a minor. A guardian is a person who has the legal right and duty to take care of a minor or a minor's assets. There are two types of guardianship for minors: guardianship of the person and guardianship of the estate.

STANDBY GUARDIAN: Custody of a child can also be obtained without going to court by becoming a Standby Guardian. A standby guardianship is created by having the parents sign a document available from the probate court stating that they are consenting to have the grandparent or relative take guardianship of their child.

A conservator of the person supervises personal affairs and ensures that the person's basic needs, including food, shelter, clothing and health care, are met.

Guardianship results either by virtue of the role as parent of the minor or appointment by a probate court or other court of competent jurisdiction. This right and duty includes the obligation of care and control of that minor and his property and the authority to make major decisions affecting the minor's welfare.

A legal guardian can make a wide range of personal and medical decisions for the person in their care while a conservatorship generally grants much more limited decision-making powers. A conservator usually only has the authority to pay bills, make investments, and handle other financial matters.

A ?conservator of the estate? is appointed to supervise the finances of an individual who is found by the court to be incapable of managing his or her own finances. This may include, but is not limited to, actions to manage assets, income and public assistance benefits.