A more thorough explanation:

Guardian of the person is a type of guardianship where the guardian takes care of the personal needs of someone who cannot take care of themselves. This could be a child, an elderly person, or someone who is incapacitated. The guardian is responsible for things like medical care, food, housing, and transportation.

Being a guardian of the person is a big responsibility because the guardian may have to make decisions that the person they are taking care of does not agree with. For example, if the person needs a medical procedure but does not want it, the guardian may have to make the decision to go ahead with the procedure if it is in the person's best interest.

This is different from being a guardian of the estate, where the guardian only takes care of the person's financial affairs.

For example, if a child's parents die and they have no other family to take care of them, a guardian of the person may be appointed to take care of the child's needs. The guardian would be responsible for making sure the child has food, clothing, and a safe place to live. They would also be responsible for making decisions about the child's education and medical care.