2017 Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes
Title 20 - DECEDENTS, ESTATES AND FIDUCIARIES
Chapter 51 - Minors
Section 5112 - Persons not qualified to be appointed by the court

Universal Citation: 20 PA Cons Stat § 5112 (2017)
§ 5112. Persons not qualified to be appointed by the court.

The court shall not appoint as guardian of the estate of a minor any person who is:

(1) Under 18 years of age.

(2) A corporation not authorized to act as fiduciary in the Commonwealth.

(3) A parent of the minor, except that a parent may be appointed a co-guardian with another fiduciary or fiduciaries.

(Dec. 6, 1972, P.L.1461, No.331)

1972 Amendment. Act 331 amended par. (1).

Disclaimer: These codes may not be the most recent version. Pennsylvania may have more current or accurate information. We make no warranties or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness, or adequacy of the information contained on this site or the information linked to on the state site. Please check official sources.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.