
Quoting
Clair Bonner
Yes, you can place a statement in your Will concerning this matter. However, should you die during your child's minority, the court will first, at that time, make a determination whether the natural mother is willing, fit and able to take over full time custody. If she isn't, then the court will make a determination from the people that have filed a Petition for Custody, regardless of your statement in your Will. If no one files, or if that stated person is not acceptable to the court, and the mother remains unable, unwilling, or remains unfit, then the court will place the child in County custody.