• The sole natural guardian (surviving parent) of a legitimate minor, who has not been deprived of his/her guardianship over such minor by the court.

• The mother of an illegitimate minor, who has not been deprived by the Court of guardianship of such minor.

• The parent to whom the sole guardianship of the minor has been granted by the court.

Requirements for an appointment

• The will in which the tutor has been nominated must be properly registered and accepted by the Master;

• A preliminary inventory –  form J243 which reflects the assets of the minor;

• A declaration by the nominated tutor wherein he/she declares that the person who nominated him or her in the will was legally competent to do so;

• Undertaking and bond of security – form J262 by the nominated tutor, unless the tutor has been exempted from furnishing security in the will.

• Application for appointment as tutor – form J197.