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guardianship

[gahr-dee-uhn-ship] / ˈgɑr di ənˌʃɪp /


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But housing charity Shelter argues the rise of property guardianship shows how people are being forced "further and further afield just to keep a roof over their heads".

From BBC Jul. 30, 2026

As part of this guardianship, the U.S. will charge a toll of “20 percent on all cargo shipped.”

From Slate Jul. 15, 2026

In addition to these five documents, Steele recommends one more if your state allows it: a standby guardianship form.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 28, 2026

Soon after, I was told a doctor’s appointment had been scheduled so the attorney could seek guardianship.

From MarketWatch Mar. 19, 2026

Then there was the case of Sybil Bolton, an Osage from Pawhuska who was under the guardianship of her white stepfather.

From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann

Each state has its own rules for guardianships and conservatorships.

From MarketWatch Mar. 23, 2026

While Fairweather thinks that legal guardianships and conservatorships can be necessary, she emphasized that they would only be acceptable in “extremely severe cases with really good oversight.”

From Salon Mar. 14, 2026

Civil liberties advocates have long warned that guardianships can expand far beyond their original intent.

From Slate Mar. 12, 2026

The VA said the guardianships might be needed for “hundreds of veterans who are unable to make their own healthcare decisions and have no family or legal representation to help them.”

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 11, 2026

Most of the dealings between man and man are now settled, with the exception of such as relate to orphans and guardianships.

From Laws by Benjamin Jowett




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