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Home » US Law » 2022 West Virginia Code » Chapter 44A. West Virginia Guardianship and Conservatorship Act » Article 5. Standby Guardianship » §44A-5-5. Written Designation of a Standby Guardian by a Parent; Commencement of Authority; Approval Required

(a) A parent may execute a written designation of a standby guardian at anytime. The written designation shall be signed by the parent, witnessed by two adults. Another adult may sign the written designation on behalf of the parent if the parent is physically unable to do so, provided the designation is signed at the express request of the parent and in the presence of the parent. The designated standby guardian or alternate may not sign on behalf of the parent. The signed designation shall be delivered to the standby guardian and any alternate named as soon as practicable. The written designation shall state:

(1) The name, address and birth date of the child affected;