Simple English definitions for legal terms
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An undertutor is someone who is appointed by a court to help take care of a child when their main guardian, called a tutor, might not be doing what is best for the child. A tutor is usually a private teacher or someone who takes care of a child's estate, which means their money and property. An undertutor is there to make sure the child's interests are protected and to help the tutor do their job better.
Definition: An undertutor is a person appointed by a court to represent a minor under the care of a tutor whenever the interests of the minor conflict with that of the tutor. This person is responsible for ensuring that the minor's best interests are protected.
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These examples illustrate how an undertutor is appointed to protect the interests of a minor when their tutor is unable or unwilling to do so. The undertutor acts as a safeguard against any potential harm or neglect that the minor may face under the care of their tutor.