In our previous article we have seen types of guardianship and in this present article let us focus on Testamentary Guardianship.

Guardian Appointed by Will is known as Testamentary Guardian. A Hindu father may, by word of mouth or by writing, nominate a guardian for his children. The mother, however, has power to appoint a guardian by will, but the court may have regard to her wishes, if any expressed in her will.

The power of testamentary guardian to deal with property belonging to his ward is subject to the restrictions imposed by the will. The father can, by his will, appoint a guardian, both of the person as well as the property of his minor daughter. On the marriage of the daughter, the husband becomes the guardian of the person, but the testamentary guardian continues to be the guardian of her property.