New York ORDER AND JUDGMENT APPOINTING GUARDIAN is a legal document issued by a court in New York in order to appoint a guardian for a minor or incapacitated person. This document outlines the rights, duties, and responsibilities of the guardian, and is signed by a judge. There are two types of New York ORDER AND JUDGMENT APPOINTING GUARDIAN: a guardianship of the person, and a guardianship of the estate. In a guardianship of the person, the guardian is responsible for the care and welfare of the ward, while in a guardianship of the estate, the guardian is responsible for managing the ward's financial affairs.