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guardianship

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


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“Placing assets in a properly structured trust can protect them from fraud and undue influence. In cases of diminished capacity, legal guardianship may be necessary to prevent financial abuse.”

From MarketWatch

Discussions of potential guardianship lead to Chandler doubting his ability to be a father.

From Los Angeles Times

The plan "imposes an international guardianship mechanism on the Gaza Strip, which our people and their factions reject," the group said on Telegram.

From BBC

Short of filing for guardianship, is there anything we can do to stop him?

From MarketWatch

The baby, known only as P, has been under the north London council's guardianship since February due to concerns that her mother could not meet her or her older siblings' basic care needs.

From BBC