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Okla. Stat. tit. 30, § 30-7-103: Written designation of standby guardian — Authority

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  2. Title 30

A. A parent may execute a written designation of a standby

guardian at any time. The written designation shall state:

1. The name, address and birthdate of the child affected; and

2. The name and address of the person designated as standby

guardian or alternate.

The written designation shall be signed by the parent. The

designated standby guardian or alternate may not sign on behalf of

the parent. The signed designation shall be delivered to the

standby guardian and any alternate named as soon as practicable.

B. Following such delivery of the designation, the authority of

a standby guardian to act for a qualified parent shall commence upon

the occurrence of the triggering event, receipt of documentation, if

any, supporting the occurrence of the triggering event and the

qualified parent’s written consent to such commencement signed by

the parent.

C. A standby guardian under a designation shall have the

authority of a guardian of the person and a guardian of the property

of the child, unless otherwise specified in the designation.

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