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§ 5113 — Persons preferred in appointment

Pennsylvania·Title 20 DECEDENTS, ESTATES AND FIDUCIARIES·Ch. 51 MINORS·Subch. APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIAN
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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