The court may appoint as guardian any adult whose appointment would be in the best interests of the minor and is consistent with a priority given to an adult family member. The court shall appoint a person nominated by the minor, if the minor is 14 years of age or older, unless the court finds the appointment contrary to the best interests of the minor. In this section, “adult family member” has the meaning given in AS 47.10.990.
Structure Alaska Statutes
Title 13. Decedents' Estates, Guardianships, Transfers, Trusts, and Health Care Decisions
Chapter 26. Protection of Minors and Incapacitated Persons and Their Property; Powers of Attorney
Article 2. Guardians of Minors.
Sec. 13.26.101. Status of guardian of minor; general.
Sec. 13.26.121. Testamentary appointment of guardian of minor.
Sec. 13.26.126. Objection by minor of 14 or older to testamentary appointment.
Sec. 13.26.132. Court appointment of guardian of minor; conditions for appointment.
Sec. 13.26.137. Venue for proceedings.
Sec. 13.26.147. Court appointment of guardian of minor; procedure.
Sec. 13.26.153. Subsidized guardianship; procedure.
Sec. 13.26.157. Guardianship after voluntary relinquishment; procedure.
Sec. 13.26.167. Powers and duties of guardian of minor.
Sec. 13.26.171. Termination of appointment of guardian; general.
Sec. 13.26.181. Proceedings subsequent to appointment; venue.
Sec. 13.26.186. Resignation or removal proceedings; appointment of attorney for minor.