Every father or mother, may, by last will and testament, appoint a guardian for his or her child, born or to be born, and for such time during its infancy as he or she may direct. Where both father and mother have so appointed guardians, only that guardian who is the appointee of the parent last living shall be entitled to the custody of the person of such child.
Structure West Virginia Code
Chapter 44. Administration of Estates and Trusts
Article 10. Guardians and Wards Generally
§44-10-1. Testamentary Guardians
§44-10-2. Appointment Void for Renunciation or Failure to Qualify
§44-10-3. Appointment and Termination of Guardian for a Minor
§44-10-4. Right of Minor to Nominate Guardian
§44-10-6. Curator; Bond; Powers and Duties
§44-10-9. Sale of Personal Estate to Pay Excess Beyond Income
§44-10-10. When Guardian to Pay Interest
§44-10-11. Compound Interest Recoverable
§44-10-12. Time Allowed Guardian for Investment of Funds