My question involves a child custody case from the State of: PA
I have one child. The child has been with me since birth. The father came in and out of my child's life over the past 11yrs. Even though there was a court order saying he could get my child everyother weekend. The child's father commited suicide. I want to know my legal standing as far as .... Do I automatically take over full guardianship of my child? The child's paternal grandparents are in the picture, I want to know my legal standing before an issue arrises. I will allow them to be a part of my child's life, just not everyother weekend as the custody arrangement was worded involving my child's father. I do not feel the paternal grandparents should just be able to pick up the agreement as if it was with them....
I also have a question as to custody of my child if I should die.... Since I am the only surviving biological parent will my last will and testament be enough to decide where my child goes when/if I should die?

