Appointment of Guardian

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This is Chapter 17 of the Code of Virginia, titled “Appointment of Guardian.” It is part of Part C “Guardianship of Minor”, which is part of Subtitle IV “Fiduciaries and Guardians”, which is part of Title 64.2 “Wills, Trusts, and Fiduciaries”. It contains 7 laws.

It’s comprised of the following 7 sections.

§ 64.2-1700	Natural guardians
§ 64.2-1701	Testamentary guardians
§ 64.2-1702	Appointment of guardians
§ 64.2-1703	Nomination of guardians
§ 64.2-1704	Guardian's bond
§ 64.2-1705	Redetermination of guardian's bond
§ 64.2-1706	When court may appoint temporary guardians; bond; powers and duties