Arkansas Statutes

§ 28-65-210 — Proof required for appointment of guardian

Arkansas § 28-65-210

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Ark. Code Ann. § 28-65-210 (2026).

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Before appointing a guardian, the court must be satisfied that:

(1)The person for whom a guardian is prayed is either a minor or otherwise incapacitated;
(2)A guardianship is desirable to protect the interests of the incapacitated person; and (3) The person to be appointed guardian is qualified and suitable to act as such.

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Legislative History

Acts 1985, No. 940, § 14; A.S.A. 1947, § 57-833.

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