Arizona Laws 14-5201. Status of guardian of minor; general
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A person becomes a guardian of a minor by acceptance of a testamentary appointment or upon appointment by the court. The guardianship status continues until terminated, without regard to the location from time to time of the guardian and minor ward.
Terms Used In Arizona Laws 14-5201
- Court: means the superior court. See Arizona Laws 14-1201
- Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
- Guardian: means a person who has qualified as a guardian of a minor or incapacitated person pursuant to testamentary or court appointment but excludes a person who is merely a guardian ad litem. See Arizona Laws 14-1201
- Minor: means a person who is under eighteen years of age. See Arizona Laws 14-1201
- Person: means an individual or an organization. See Arizona Laws 14-1201
- Ward: means a person for whom a guardian has been appointed. See Arizona Laws 14-5101