Yes. Grandparents are a common choice for guardian nominations, and courts generally give significant weight to a parent's nomination, whether that's a grandparent or another trusted person.
General information
- A grandparent's age and health are sometimes factors a court considers, though not automatically disqualifying.
- Naming a younger backup guardian alongside a grandparent can address concerns about long-term care.
- Discussing the responsibility with the grandparent ahead of time helps confirm they're willing and able to serve.
Service steps to consider
- Confirm the grandparent is willing and able to take on the responsibility.
- Consider naming a backup guardian in case circumstances change.
- Name the grandparent as guardian in your will questionnaire.
Quick check
- Has the grandparent agreed to serve as guardian?
- Have I considered a backup in case circumstances change?
How Complete Wills can help
Complete Wills' guardian nomination tools are built to support exactly this kind of family choice. Grandparents can be named as guardian the same way any other trusted person can, and the questionnaire lets you add a backup guardian as well, which can provide extra peace of mind around long-term care considerations.
Important limits
- A court makes the final decision and can consider a nominated guardian's age or health among other factors.
DRAFT - This article is newly written and has not yet been verified against a live Complete Wills source or fact-checked by the Complete Wills team. Confirm all details, especially pricing, attorney-support terms, and state availability, before publishing. Prepared September 14, 2026.
