An individual appointed by the Court to manage property, financial and business affairs of an individual who is unable to make or communicate informed decisions.

An individual appointed by the Court to make medical and health care related decisions for an individual who is unable to make or communicate informed decisions.

A legal document which can be executed by any competent adult which will avoid the need for appointment of a guardian. All individuals are encouraged to execute a health care proxy.

Authority to act for another person in specified or all legal or financial matters. They are often used in connection with the sale of real estate if one or more of the parties to the transaction is unavailable.