A limited guardianship is a legal arrangement in which a court appoints a guardian to make specific decisions and take on responsibilities for an individual deemed incapacitated or unable to handle certain aspects of their life.
Unlike plenary (full) guardianship, where the guardian has authority over all aspects of the ward’s life, limited guardianship restricts the guardian’s control to specific areas, preserving as much of the ward’s autonomy and decision-making capacity as possible.