GUARDIANSHIP OF A ESTATE
Estate is defined as both real and personal property and includes anything that may be the subject of the ownership of the ward. When the court appoints a guardian of the estate, the guardian is generally assigned the following responsibilities:

• Marshall and protect assets
• Obtain appraisals of property
• Protect property and assets from loss
• Receive income for the estate
• Pay bills and make appropriate disbursements
• Obtain court approval before selling any assets
• Annually report to the court on the accounting of the estate