N.Y. SCP Law § 1712
This is the official text of N.Y. SCP Law § 1712, part of New York’s SCP Law — part of the compiled statutory law of New York, published by the state as "SCP Law." Browse the sections below, each linked to its official government source.
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Appointment of successor When no guardian by will or deed remains in office a guardian may be appointed by the court with all the powers ...
Official statutory text
§ 1712. Appointment of successor\n When no guardian by will or deed remains in office a guardian may be\nappointed by the court with all the powers conferred by the will or deed\nand with the effect prescribed in 706 of this act unless such\nappointment would be contrary to the express provisions of the will or\ndeed.\n
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