A person appointed by the court to manage the affairs or property of a person who is incompetent due to age or some other reason.

• A. Conservator
• B. Guardian
• C. Executor
• D. Trustee

Answer: (B)

Guardianship is about protecting and making decisions for someone who can’t handle their own affairs. When a person is incapacitated by age or another reason, a court appoints a guardian to step in and manage that person’s personal needs and, if needed, their property, always acting in the person’s best interests. This role covers day-to-day living decisions and financial matters to ensure safety and welfare. An executor is for carrying out a will after death, a trustee manages assets in a trust, and a conservator typically focuses on financial matters in some jurisdictions. The guardian designation best fits the scenario of overseeing both personal and property-related needs for an incapacitated individual.