testamentary guardian

noun

A person appointed by a testator to assume legal guardianship of a minor following the death of a parent or other legal guardian.

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Meanings

nountestamentary guardian (plural testamentary guardians)

plural testamentary guardians

  1. lawA person appointed by a testator to assume legal guardianship of a minor following the death of a parent or other legal guardian.
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APA

testamentary guardian. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/testamentary%20guardian

MLA

“testamentary guardian.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/testamentary%20guardian. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “testamentary guardian,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/testamentary%20guardian.

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