Rhode Island Minor Guardianship is a legal process that allows a responsible adult to be appointed by a court to manage the legal affairs and personal care of a minor child. This process is commonly used when a child’s parents are unable to care for him or her due to death, illness, or other circumstances. There are two types of Rhode Island Minor Guardianship: General Guardianship and Limited Guardianship. General Guardianship gives the guardian extensive decision-making authority over the minor's financial and personal affairs, while Limited Guardianship is more restrictive and limits the guardian's decision-making authority to specific areas. Both types of guardianship require a court hearing where the guardian can be appointed and certain conditions of the guardianship can be set. The guardian must then file an annual report with the court and is responsible for the minor's well-being.