Choosing a Guardian

This article explains how parents can evaluate potential guardians for minor children based on maturity, character, values, relationships, location, and household stability.

Explains that a Texas minor who is at least 12 may ask the court to appoint a preferred guardian, subject to the court's review of the nominee's qualifications.

The article explains how a court may appoint a guardian for minor children when both parents die without naming one in a Will.

This article explains how Texas parents can designate a guardian for their children, why they should not postpone the decision, and how they can update their choice.

Explains that a Texas court generally gives substantial effect to a parent's guardian designation, but may reject the nominee if the person is disqualified, unwilling, or not in the child's best interests.

Texas law may allow a relative living abroad to serve as guardian of a child, but parents should also name a U.S.-resident alternate because court decisions can vary.

The article explains how parents of children with special needs can plan for their child’s care after their incapacity or death through estate planning, financial preparation, caregiving arrangements, a Letter of Intent, and organized records.

This article explains which people Texas law identifies as ineligible or potentially unsuitable to be appointed guardian of a child.