Montana § 72-5-223 Guardian Of Minor By Court Appointment -- Qualifications -- Nominee Of Minor Preferred

Montana Statutes

§ 72-5-223 — Guardian Of Minor By Court Appointment -- Qualifications -- Nominee Of Minor Preferred

Montana § 72-5-223

Title 72ESTATES, TRUSTS, AND FIDUCIARY RELATIONSHIPS

Ch. 5UPC -- PERSONS UNDER DISABILITY GUARDIANSHIP AND CONSERVATORSHIP

Part 2Guardians of Minors

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Mont. Code Ann. § 72-5-223 (2026).

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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.

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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.