Alaska Statutes 13.26.132 – Court appointment of guardian of minor; conditions for appointment
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Terms Used In Alaska Statutes 13.26.132
- Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
The court may appoint a guardian for an unmarried minor if all parental rights of custody have been terminated or suspended by circumstances or prior court order. A guardian appointed by will as provided in Alaska Stat. § 13.26.121 whose appointment has not been prevented or nullified under Alaska Stat. § 13.26.126 has priority over any guardian who may be appointed by the court but the court may proceed with an appointment upon a finding that the testamentary guardian has failed to accept the testamentary appointment within 30 days after notice of the guardianship proceeding.