Montana Code 72-5-201. Status of guardian of minor — how acquired generally — letters to indicate means of appointment
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72-5-201. Status of guardian of minor — how acquired generally — letters to indicate means of appointment. (1) A person becomes a guardian of a minor by acceptance of a testamentary appointment or upon appointment by the court.
Terms Used In Montana Code 72-5-201
- 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.
- Person: includes a corporation or other entity as well as a natural person. See Montana Code 1-1-201
(2)Letters of guardianship must indicate whether the guardian was appointed by will or by court order.
(3)The guardianship status continues until terminated, without regard to the location from time to time of the guardian and minor ward.