Legal Definitions - special guardian

Definition: A special guardian is a person who has limited powers over the ward's person or estate. Examples include guardians who have custody of the estate but not of the person, those who have custody of the person but not of the estate, and guardians ad litem.

Example: A court may appoint a special guardian to represent the best interests of a minor in a lawsuit. The special guardian would have limited powers to act on behalf of the minor in that specific legal matter.

This example illustrates how a special guardian has limited powers and is appointed for a specific purpose, such as representing a minor in a lawsuit.