1002.012 – GUARDIAN. (a) "Guardian" means a person
Texas Estates Code § 1002.012
Summary
This section defines a guardian in the context of Texas law, specifying the types of guardianship roles including guardians of the estate and person of an incapacitated individual. It clarifies the scope of who can be appointed as a guardian and the different categories of guardianship.
Defines types of guardians: estate, personal, successor, and temporary.
Applies to individuals appointed for incapacitated persons.
Establishes legal framework for guardianship roles.
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