{"jurisdiction": "us-ny", "code": "scpa", "section": "1714", "citation": "SCPA § 1714", "heading": "Power to manage during minority property vested in an infant The donee of a power to manage during minority property vested in an infant ...", "text": ["§ 1714. Power to manage during minority property vested in an infant", "The donee of a power to manage during minority property vested in an infant resulting from an ineffectual attempt by will or deed to appoint the donee as guardian shall be subject to the provisions of this article.  In respect of such property he shall have all the rights and duties of a guardian and shall be entitled to receive the commissions allowed to a guardian."], "official_source": "https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/SCP/1714", "from_official_api": true, "plain_english": "A person given power to manage an infant’s property during minority through an **ineffective attempt to appoint that person guardian** is governed by this article. For that property, the person has **all the rights and duties of a guardian and may receive a guardian’s commissions**. ★", "in_force_on": "2026-05-31", "retrieved": "2026-09-27", "url": "https://elyphived.com/us-ny/scpa/1714", "publisher": "Elyphived LLC"}