Guardianship of Infants Act 1916
20AGuardianship to end at 18 years
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20A Guardianship to end at 18 years
20A Guardianship to end at 18 years
(1) Guardianship of the person or of the estate of a minor, whether under an appointment by the court or otherwise, shall cease upon the minor reaching the age of eighteen years.
(2) Where a minor has been made a ward of court, the wardship shall not continue after he reaches the age of eighteen years.
(3) A guardian shall not be appointed, by the court or otherwise, of the person or of the estate of a person who has reached the age of eighteen years.
(4) The court shall not make a person aged eighteen years or upwards a ward of court.
s 20A: Ins 1970 No 60, First Sch.