Designation of Standby Guardian [SCPA 1726(3)]
New York Surrogate's Court · Guardianship
Copy of the court's form from nycourts.gov, taken October 21, 2026. See it on the court's site ↗
Written designation by a parent under SCPA §1726(3) naming a standby guardian to take over the care of a minor if the parent becomes incapacitated or dies, filed in Surrogate's Court.
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