H. B. 4716
(By Delegates Howard and Sobonya)
[Introduced February 22, 2006; referred to the
Committee on the Judiciary.]
A BILL to repeal §44-10-4 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as
amended, relating to the rights of minors to nominate
guardians.
Be it enacted by the Legislature of West Virginia:
ARTICLE 10. GUARDIANS AND WARDS GENERALLY.
§.1. Repeal of section relating to rights of minors to nominate
guardians.
§44-10-4 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, is
hereby repealed.
NOTE: The purpose of this bill is to repeal §44-10-4 of the
Code, thereby eliminating the right of minors to nominate guardians
in estate and trust court proceedings.