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Terms Used In Hawaii Revised Statutes 551A-3

  • 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.

The public guardian shall not be appointed if another suitable guardian is available and willing to accept the guardianship appointment, unless the court finds that the best interests of the ward would be better served by the appointment of the public guardian.