Missouri Minor Guardian is an important legal process that allows a court to appoint a guardian for a minor (a person under 18 years of age) who lives in Missouri. The court must determine that a guardianship is necessary for the minor's best interests, typically due to the minor's age, disability, or other circumstances. The three types of Missouri Minor Guardian are General Guardian, Limited Guardian, and Guardian Ad Item. A General Guardian has the authority to make decisions on the minor's behalf regarding financial, medical, and other decisions. A Limited Guardian is appointed to make decisions regarding specific matters, such as medical decisions or educational matters. Finally, a Guardian Ad Item is appointed to represent the minor's best interests in court proceedings.