72-5-201. Status of guardian of minor -- how acquired generally -- letters to indicate means of appointment. (1) A person becomes a guardian of a minor by acceptance of a testamentary appointment or upon appointment by the court.
(2) Letters of guardianship must indicate whether the guardian was appointed by will or by court order.
(3) The guardianship status continues until terminated, without regard to the location from time to time of the guardian and minor ward.
History: En. 91A-5-201, 91A-5-208 by Sec. 1, Ch. 365, L. 1974; R.C.M. 1947, 91A-5-201, 91A-5-208(part).
Structure Montana Code Annotated
Title 72. Estates, Trusts, and Fiduciary Relationships
Chapter 5. Upc -- Persons Under Disability Guardianship and Conservatorship
72-5-202. Consent to jurisdiction by acceptance of appointment
72-5-203. through 72-5-210 reserved
72-5-212. Recognition of appointment of guardian by foreign will
72-5-213. Objection by minor 14 years of age or older to testamentary appointment
72-5-214. through 72-5-220 reserved
72-5-221. Venue for proceedings for court appointment of guardian of minor
72-5-223. Guardian of minor by court appointment -- qualifications -- nominee of minor preferred
72-5-224. Temporary guardian of minor
72-5-226. through 72-5-230 reserved