72-5-223. Guardian of minor by court appointment -- qualifications -- nominee of minor preferred. The court may appoint as guardian any person whose appointment would be in the best interests of the minor, including the minor's interest in continuity of care. 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.
History: En. 91A-5-206 by Sec. 1, Ch. 365, L. 1974; R.C.M. 1947, 91A-5-206; amd. Sec. 7, Ch. 210, L. 2009.
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