guardian of spendthrift

guardian of spendthrift
A guardian appointed by a court, on the institution of appropriate proceedings for that purpose, to take charge of the estate of an improvident person, profligate, spendthrift, or drunkard, the appointment of such a guardian being authorized by statute in some states. 25 Am J1st G & W § 20.

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