Pennsylvania § 5113 Persons preferred in appointment

Pennsylvania Statutes

§ 5113 — Persons preferred in appointment

Pennsylvania § 5113

Title 20DECEDENTS, ESTATES AND FIDUCIARIES

Ch. 51MINORS

Subch.APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIAN

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Bluebook

20 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 5113 (2026).

Text

A person of the same religious persuasion as the parents of the minor shall be preferred as guardian of his person. A person nominated by a minor over the age of 14, if found by the court to be qualified and suitable, shall be preferred as guardian of his person or estate.

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