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Terms Used In Hawaii Revised Statutes 551A-1

  • 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.

There is established the office of the public guardian in the judiciary. The chief justice shall appoint the public guardian, who shall serve at the chief justice’s pleasure.