Under the Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act, 1956, a testamentary guardian exercises:

Under s. 9(5) of the Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act, 1956 a guardian appointed by will may act after the parent's death and "exercise all the rights of a natural guardian under this Act" to the extent and subject to the restrictions "specified in this Act and in the will". The rights are therefore neither wider than a natural guardian's nor free of the will's restrictions, and no court confirmation is required.