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Texas Probate Code - Section 680. Selection Of Guardian By Minor

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§ 680. SELECTION OF GUARDIAN BY MINOR.  (a) When an 
application is filed for the guardianship of the person or estate, 
or both, of a minor at least 12 years of age, the minor, by writing 
filed with the clerk, may choose the guardian if the court approves 
the choice and finds that the choice is in the best interest of the 
minor.
	(b)  A minor at least 12 years of age may select another 
guardian of either the minor's person or estate, or both, if the 
minor has a guardian appointed by the court or the minor has a 
guardian appointed by will or written declaration of the parent of 
the minor and that guardian dies, resigns, or is removed from 
guardianship.  If the court is satisfied that the person selected is 
suitable and competent and that the appointment of the person is in 
the best interest of the minor, it shall make the appointment and 
revoke the letters of guardianship of the former guardian.  The 
minor shall make the selection by filing an application in open 
court in person or by attorney.

Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 957, § 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.  
Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 1039, § 31, eff. Sept. 1, 
1995.

Last modified: August 11, 2007