§ 3-3-105 — Preference for appointment of conservator of a minor

(a) The appointment of a qualified and suitable
conservator of a minor shall be made in the following order of
preference:
(i) The parent or parents of the minor;
(ii) The person nominated as conservator in the will
of the custodial parent;
(iii) The person requested by a minor who has reached
fourteen (14) years of age;
(iv) Any other person who is willing to serve as
conservator.