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Someone can also become a child’s guardian through being named as one in a guardian's will. Or by being appointed when a guardian dies or becomes incapacitated.
Someone can also become a child’s guardian through being named as one in a guardian's will. Or by being appointed when a guardian dies or becomes incapacitated.


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| text = Stepparents don't automatically become guardians. Not even if they're living with your children. If you want a stepparent to become a guardian for your children on your death, you have to appoint them in your will or [https://family.legalaid.bc.ca/sites/default/files/2019-04/appointmentStandbyTestamentaryGuardian_SC_PC_FORM.pdf in an appointment of standby or testamentary guardian form].
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Stepparents don't automatically become guardians. Not even if they're living with your children. If you want a stepparent to become a guardian for your children on your death, you have to appoint them in your will or [https://family.legalaid.bc.ca/sites/default/files/2019-04/appointmentStandbyTestamentaryGuardian_SC_PC_FORM.pdf in an appointment of standby or testamentary guardian form].
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===What’s involved in applying to court to become a guardian?===
===What’s involved in applying to court to become a guardian?===
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