Civil Code Article 1093
This English translation was last updated on 2021-01-20, but the Chinese text was amended on 2026-08-17. Later amendments may not be reflected in the translation — please refer to the Chinese text.
The parent who exercises and takes rights and responsibilities to the minor may appoint a guardian by will.The guardian, appointed by the preceding paragraph, within 15 days after knowing being appointed as a guardian, shall report his/her name and residence to the court; he/she shall also apply for members, appointed by local government, in order to draw up an inventory of the ward’s property with those members.If the guardian does not report to the court within the said periods, he/she is deemed to waive his/her rights.
中文原文 民法第1093條
最後行使、負擔對於未成年子女之權利、義務之父或母，得以遺囑指定監護人。
前項遺囑指定之監護人，應於知悉其為監護人後十五日內，將姓名、住所報告法院；其遺囑未指定會同開具財產清冊之人者，並應申請當地直轄市、縣（市）政府指派人員會同開具財產清冊。
於前項期限內，監護人未向法院報告者，視為拒絕就職。
前項遺囑指定之監護人，應於知悉其為監護人後十五日內，將姓名、住所報告法院；其遺囑未指定會同開具財產清冊之人者，並應申請當地直轄市、縣（市）政府指派人員會同開具財產清冊。
於前項期限內，監護人未向法院報告者，視為拒絕就職。