Pennsylvania § 5112 - Persons not qualified to be appointed by the court.
Full text of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 5112 — Persons not qualified to be appointed by the court., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 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).
Source: official Pennsylvania text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 5112 cover?
Section 5112 ("Persons not qualified to be appointed by the court.") is part of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, the codified statutory law of Pennsylvania. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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