Tyreek is a widower as his wife Katy just passed away. Tyreek is now a single dad caring for his two sons, Davante $($ age $10)$ ?and Cooper $($ age $6).$ ?All three are devasted by the loss, and things are especially complicated as Katy did not have a Will. Tyreek did not have a Will either, but after Katy's death, he immediately went to the notary to have one prepared. He decided to appoint his brother Deion as a $\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_$ ?for his sons to ensure they are cared for should he pass away while they are minors.

Select one:

a $.$

guardian

b $.$

trusted advisor

c $.$

trustee

d $.$

beneficiary

e $.$

witness