What is a Successor Guardian?

• A. A guardian who is appointed only at the beginning of the ward’s incapacity
• B. A guardian who replaces a previous guardian upon their death or resignation
• C. A guardian who serves without any court approval
• D. A guardian appointed only for a specified time

Answer: (B)

A successor guardian is the person appointed to take over when the current guardian can no longer serve, ensuring the ward’s affairs continue to be managed without interruption. This role exists to replace a previous guardian upon their death, resignation, removal, or inability to act, with the court authorizing the transition. Guardianship always involves court oversight, so serving without court approval isn’t possible. It’s about filling a vacancy and continuing the guardianship, not merely starting at the onset or being limited to a fixed term.