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HomeProbate CodeDiv. 4Pt. 2Ch. 1Art. 1§ 1500 Parent Guardian Nomination

§ 1500 Parent Guardian Nomination

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§ 1500 Parent Guardian Nomination

This law lets a parent choose a guardian for a child’s care or money, but only if the other parent agrees in writing or can’t give consent.

Key Takeaways

  • •A parent may nominate a guardian for a child’s personal care or money.
  • •The other parent must either sign a written consent for the same guardian, or be dead, unable to consent, or not needed for an adoption.
  • •These nominations are only allowed when Section 1502 applies.

Example

A mother wants to name her sister as guardian for her 7‑year‑old son. The father also signs a written agreement naming the same sister, so the nomination is allowed.

Because both parents agreed in writing to the same guardian, the mother can legally nominate that person under this law.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

Official Source
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§ 1500 Parent Guardian Nomination

Subject to Section 1502, a parent may nominate a guardian of the person or estate, or both, of a minor child in either of the following cases: (a) Where the other parent nominates, or consents in writing to the nomination of, the same guardian for the same child. (b) Where, at the time the petition for appointment of the guardian is filed, either (1) the other parent is dead or lacks legal capacity to consent to the nomination or (2) the consent of the other parent would not be required for an adoption of the child. (Enacted by Stats. 1990, Ch. 79.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

guardianminor childnominateconsentadoption

Related Statutes

  • § 1500.1 Indian Child Guardianship Consent
  • § 1501 Minor Property Guardian Nomination
  • § 1204 Fiduciary Notice Waiver Rules
  • § 1210 Service On Guardian Or Conservator
  • § 1502 Guardian Nomination Rules

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Probate Code. Section 1500.
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