14-5202

14-5202. Testamentary appointment of guardian
of minor

The parent of a minor may appoint by will a guardian of an unmarried minor. Subject
to the right of the minor under section 14-5203, a testamentary appointment becomes
effective upon filing the guardian's acceptance in the court in which the will is
probated, if before acceptance, both parents are dead or the surviving parent is adjudged
incapacitated. If both parents are dead, an effective appointment by the parent who died
later has priority. This state recognizes a testamentary appointment effected by filing
the guardian's acceptance under a will probated in another state which is the testator's
domicile. Upon acceptance of appointment, written notice of acceptance must be given by
the guardian to the minor and also to either the person having his care or his nearest
adult relation.