Jurisdictions and responsibility of guardian

This study aims to reveal and explicate the dimensions of jurisdiction and accountability of guardianship, which is still contemporary in Turkish Legal System but lacks in doctrine. Simply stated, guardianship is defined as keeping safe and secure a minor child or an adult whom the law regards as incompetent to manage his or her own affairs. A guardian is one who has, or is entitled to, the care and management of the ward?s financial and personal welfare and interests, also represents the ward. From this point of view, this study progresses through the evaluation of the institution by assessing its historical origins and relationships with other institutions. On the other hand, requirements and appointment of guardian as well as administration and cessation of guardianship are evaluated as well. Institution of guardianship is not specifically elucidated in doctrine, by this means, the existing gap is filled with Supreme Court of Appeals? judgments; for that reason, a study on this topic will make a contribution both to Turkish legal system and practitioners.