If a guardian dies, what is the status of the ward?

When a guardian dies, the legal relationship between the guardian and the ward ceases. This means that there is a temporary lapse in decision-making authority for the ward until a new guardian is appointed by the court. The appropriate legal process must be followed to ensure the ward's needs are met and to establish a successor guardian.

This situation highlights the importance of having a well-defined legal process in place to protect the rights and well-being of individuals under guardianship, ensuring that they are not left without a decision maker during the transition period. The court will typically move swiftly to appoint a new guardian, but until that occurs, the ward does not have anyone legally responsible for their care and decisions.