A person becomes a guardian of a minor by appointment by a parent or guardian by will or written instrument or upon appointment by the court. The guardianship continues until terminated, without regard to the location of the guardian or minor ward.
Source: L. 2000: Entire part R&RE, p. 1786, § 1, effective January 1, 2001 (see § 15-17-103); entire section amended, p. 290, § 8, effective January 1, 2001.
Editor's note: This section is similar to former § 15-14-201 as it existed prior to 2001.
Structure Colorado Code
Title 15 - Probate, Trusts, and Fiduciaries
Article 14 - Persons Under Disability - Protection
Part 2 - Guardianship of Minor
§ 15-14-201. Appointment and Status of Guardian
§ 15-14-202. Testamentary Appointment of Guardian - Appointment by Written Instrument
§ 15-14-204. Judicial Appointment of Guardian - Conditions for Appointment - Definition
§ 15-14-205. Judicial Appointment of Guardian - Procedure
§ 15-14-206. Judicial Appointment of Guardian - Priority of Minor's Nominee - Limited Guardianship
§ 15-14-207. Duties of Guardian
§ 15-14-208. Powers of Guardian
§ 15-14-209. Rights and Immunities of a Guardian
§ 15-14-210. Termination of Guardianship - Other Proceedings After Appointment