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Terms Used In South Carolina Code 43-35-290

  • Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
  • Vulnerable adult: means a person eighteen years of age or older who has a physical or mental condition which substantially impairs the person from adequately providing for his or her own care or protection. See South Carolina Code 43-35-10
The General Assembly shall provide the funds necessary for the Vulnerable Adult Guardian ad Litem Program to carry out the provisions of this article.