# Guardianship of Minors Act 1971, Section 6: Power of High Court to remove or replace guardian.

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The High Court may, in its discretion, on being satisfied that it is for the welfare of the minor, remove from his office any testamentary guardian or any guardian appointed or acting by virtue of this Act, and may also, if it deems it to be for the welfare of the minor, appoint another guardian in place of the guardian so removed.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1971/3/section/6 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/guardianship-of-minors-act-1971/section-6
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