Per the Fafsa, legal guardianship is when a student is under the court-ordered care of someone other than a parent or stepparent Written By Written by Contributor, Buy Side Becca Stanek is a ...

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Discover what a guardian does, including legal responsibilities and financial management for children or adults incapable of self-care.

No one likes estate planning, but it could mean the difference between stability and chaos for bereaved children. Credit...Lucy Jones Supported by By Claire Zulkey This guide was originally published ...