Ask It to Russ Weninger

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How Old Should The Guardian Be?

• By Russ Weninger
• Calgary Legal Wills Lawyer

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At the lower age range, the guardian must be at
least 18. I would rarely recommend placing young
children in the care of an 18 year old. However,
a 16 year old sibling may in some cases be placed
in the care of his older brother or sister.
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Having a guardian who is too old makes things
difficult for both the guardian and the child.
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 There are some seniors who would easily be able
to handle all of the above, but those are likely
a small minority.
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Practically speaking, if you place a child in the
care of a senior citizen, the child will end up
being the caregiver of the supposed guardian. You
dont want to put your children through that.
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