Tx Guardianship (Carlos)

• 1. Dfn: In Tx. the dfn of a guardian includes the guardian of the ESTATE (property) and the guardian of the PERSON (well being);
• --for an incapacitaed individual know as the WARD.

• Has a DUTY of care and contorl, and protection of the WARD (W)
• Guardian (G) of the person has right to physical possession of W and right to establish W's domicile.

• G or estate is entitled to posses and manage W's property; to enforce all obligation in favor of W;
• --and to brind or defend suits by or agaist W.

1. G subject to Prudent Person Standard; a duty to care of/manage W's este as prudent person would manage his own property.

2. G's Power subject to strict court supervision.