Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Virginia

Guardianship of Minor Children

I am married and have two children and am in the process of drafting a will. There are several family members (one aunt and uncle of the children, and one grandparent of the children) whom we do NOT want to have guardianship under any circumstances. What is the best way to make sure they lack standing to contest that portion of our wills?

This is in addition to designating our choice of guardians in the will.

Thank you.


Asked on 11/21/06, 2:57 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Paul B. Ward Law Offices of Paul B. Ward

Re: Guardianship of Minor Children

The simplest and most direct is to name a succession of guardians in your wills, and make a clear statement that if none of them can serve, you specifically do not wish any "of the following to serve:"

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Answered on 11/22/06, 3:04 pm


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