legal guardian
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A parent or legal guardian can open and manage an account on the minor’s behalf, or a probate court can appoint a guardian or conservator, or set up a restricted account, depending on state law.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 26, 2026
Lindsey Graham later adopted his sister and became her legal guardian.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 13, 2026
After losing both parents while attending college, he became the legal guardian of his younger sister, an experience he often credited with shaping his sense of responsibility and public service.
From Salon ● Jul. 12, 2026
Unaccompanied children are those in the country without a parent or legal guardian.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 11, 2026
“She can get married if she has the permission of her legal guardian, acting in loco parentis,” Klaus said.
From "The Bad Beginning" by Lemony Snicket
