(a) When a minor ward has attained fourteen (14) years of age, his or her guardian may be removed on petition of the ward to have another person appointed guardian if the court is satisfied that the person chosen is suitable, qualified, and competent and that it is for the best interest of the ward that such a person be appointed.
(b) A guardian may also be removed on the same grounds and in the same manner as provided in § 28-48-105 for the removal of a personal representative.
Structure Arkansas Code
Title 28 - Wills, Estates, and Fiduciary Relationships
Subtitle 5 - Fiduciary Relationships
Chapter 65 - Guardians Generally
§ 28-65-201. For whom guardian may be appointed
§ 28-65-203. Qualifications of guardian
§ 28-65-206. Single guardianship for two or more incapacitated persons
§ 28-65-207. Notice of hearing for appointment
§ 28-65-208. Notice of other hearings
§ 28-65-209. Request for special notice of hearings
§ 28-65-210. Proof required for appointment of guardian
§ 28-65-211. Determination of incapacity — Evidence required
§ 28-65-213. Hearing — Effect of determinations
§ 28-65-214. Guardianship order
§ 28-65-216. Issuance of letters
§ 28-65-218. Temporary guardian
§ 28-65-219. Substitution — Removal