Can guardians be named for minors?

Yes, guardians can be named for minors in New York. To do this, a guardian must be appointed by a court in the state. A guardian is someone legally responsible for a minor’s wellbeing. This person has the right to make decisions on behalf of the minor, such as deciding where they will live and what educational and medical decisions they will make. The court will appoint a guardian when it is in the best interest of the minor, and the guardian must usually prove they are able to meet the minor’s needs and provide a safe, stable environment. The guardian must also agree to act responsibly on behalf of the minor. The court may appoint a parent as a guardian if the parents are able to meet all the responsibilities of guardianship, as long as it is in the best interests of the minor. Or, the court may appoint a relative or an unrelated adult as guardian. In some cases, the court may appoint an agency or an organization to act as the guardian. The guardian must act in the minor’s best interests, and the court may require the guardian to file reports to the court about the minor’s wellbeing. The guardian will also be responsible for ensuring that any decisions they make on behalf of the minor are in the minor’s best interests.

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