legal guardian
Example Sentences
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Alex returned to live with his grandmother Susan Caruana, his legal guardian, in Oldham shortly afterwards, but found himself out of work for a long time.
From BBC ● Sep. 17, 2026
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
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
I am anxious, of course, about finding a legal guardian.
From "Counting by 7s" by Holly Goldberg Sloan
