Washington Establishing A Guardianship is a process by which an individual or organization is given authority to care for and make decisions on behalf of another, due to the other person's inability to do so. The guardianship is granted by a court and gives the guardian the legal authority to make decisions on behalf of the ward. There are two types of Washington Establishing A Guardianship: guardianship of the person and guardianship of the estate. Guardianship of the person includes the responsibility to provide care, protection, and nurturing for the ward, as well as to make decisions related to the ward's medical care, education, and health care. Guardianship of the estate involves the responsibility to manage the ward's financial assets, such as investments, bank accounts, and real estate.