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California Probate Code

§ 1514

PROB § 1514 Effective Jan 1, 2025Div. 4 · Part 2 · Ch. 1 · Art. 2
(a)Upon hearing of the petition, if it appears necessary or convenient, the court may appoint a guardian of the person or estate of the proposed ward or both.
(b)(1) In appointing a guardian of the person, the court is governed by Chapter 1 (commencing with Section 3020) and Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 3040) of Part 2 of Division 8 of the Family Code, relating to custody of a minor.
(2)Except as provided in Section 1510.1 or 2105, a minor’s parent may not be appointed as a guardian of the person of the minor.

Legislative history

Amended by Stats. 2024, Ch. 955, Sec. 3. (AB 2224) Effective January 1, 2025.

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