What are the steps for appointing legal guardianship for minors outside the US?
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What are the steps for appointing legal guardianship for minors outside the US?
My sister would like to appoint me as her children’s permanent legal guardian. The children live outside of the US and are not llegal here. What are the steps I should take for legal guardianship in this case?
Asked on December 9, 2011 under Immigration Law, Texas
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Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
The best way for your sister to have you named as guardian of the presumed minor children and of their assets in the event something happens to her is for her to have legal guardianship papers drawn up in under the laws of the country that she is presently residing in naming you as such.
One the papers have been drawn up and signed, a copy should be sent to you for safe keeping. Other family members should be advised of your sister's decision as a safeguard as well.
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