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(a) Without surrendering parental rights, any parent who is chronically ill or near death may have a standby guardian appointed by the court for the parent’s minor children using the same procedures outlined in this subchapter to establish a guardianship. The standby guardian’s authority would take effect as outlined in an order of standby guardianship, upon:
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(1) The death of the parent;
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(2) The mental incapacity of the parent; or
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(3) The physical debilitation and consent of the parent.
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(b)
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(1) The standby guardian shall immediately notify the court upon the death, incapacity, or debilitation of the parent and shall immediately assume the role of guardian of the minor children.
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(2) The court shall enter an order of guardianship in conformance with this section.
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