{"jurisdiction": "us-ny", "code": "scpa", "section": "1712", "citation": "SCPA § 1712", "heading": "Appointment of successor When no guardian by will or deed remains in office a guardian may be appointed by the court with all the powers ...", "text": ["§ 1712. Appointment of successor", "When no guardian by will or deed remains in office a guardian may be appointed by the court with all the powers conferred by the will or deed and with the effect prescribed in 706 of this act unless such appointment would be contrary to the express provisions of the will or deed."], "official_source": "https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/SCP/1712", "from_official_api": true, "plain_english": "When no guardian appointed by will or deed remains in office, the court may **appoint a successor with all powers granted by the instrument and the effect stated in § 706**, unless the appointment would **conflict with the will or deed’s express terms**. ★", "in_force_on": "2026-05-31", "retrieved": "2026-09-27", "url": "https://elyphived.com/us-ny/scpa/1712", "publisher": "Elyphived LLC"}