A Guardian according to SCPA Article 1 includes which of the following?

• A. 1 only
• B. 1 and 2 only
• C. 2 and 3 only
• D. 1, 2, and 3 are all correct

Answer: (D)

The main idea is that the term guardian under SCPA Article 1 is defined broadly to cover all the roles a guardian can have. The statute lays out guardians who take care of the ward’s person, guardians who manage the ward’s property, and guardians who handle both duties. Because the definition is inclusive, any list that describes these different duties falls within what a guardian can be, so all three elements are included. In practice, a guardian may make medical and living‑arrangement decisions for a ward (guardian of the person), manage the ward’s finances and assets (guardian of the estate), or do both. That’s why the option stating all three are correct is the best choice.