Article 225 — — Relatives Called to Exercise the Functions of Guardian or Tutor (1)

Order to be Followed. Where the child no longer has his father and mother, and in default of a valid appointment made by the survivor, the functions of guardian or tutor of the child shall devolve, by virtue of the law, on the following persons: (a) ascendants of the child; (b) in their default, the brothers or sisters of the child who have attained majority: (c) in their default, the uncle or aunt of the child.