Montana Statutes
§ 72-5-223 — Guardian Of Minor By Court Appointment -- Qualifications -- Nominee Of Minor Preferred
Montana·Title 72 ESTATES, TRUSTS, AND FIDUCIARY RELATIONSHIPS·Ch. 5 UPC -- PERSONS UNDER DISABILITY GUARDIANSHIP AND CONSERVATORSHIP·Part 2 Guardians of Minors
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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Legislative 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.
Nearby Sections
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§ 72-5-101
Definitions§ 72-5-102
Consolidation Of Proceedings§ 72-5-105
Through 72-5-109 Reserved§ 72-5-201
Status Of Guardian Of Minor -- How Acquired Generally -- Letters To Indicate Means Of Appointment§ 72-5-203
Through 72-5-210 Reserved§ 72-5-214
Through 72-5-220 Reserved