A guardian, conservator or like fiduciary appointed in another state may be appointed as a guardian or conservator in this state upon presentation of a petition therefor, proof of appointment, and a certified copy of such portion of the court record in the other state as the court in this state may specify. Notice of hearing on any such petition, together with a copy of the petition, shall be mailed at least fourteen days prior to the hearing to the minor, if age ten or older, to the protected person, and to the individuals and entities that would be entitled to notice if the regular procedures for appointment of a guardian or conservator were applicable. The court shall make the appointment unless it concludes that the appointment would not be in the minor’s or protected person’s best interest. Upon the filing of an acceptance of office and any required bond, the appropriate letters of guardianship or conservatorship shall issue. Within fourteen days following an appointment, the guardian or conservator shall mail a copy of the order of appointment to the minor, if age ten or older, to the protected person, and to all individuals and entities given notice of the petition. The mailing made to and on behalf of the protected person shall include a brief statement of rights to seek termination or modification.

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Source: SL 1993, ch 213, § 14; SDCL 30-36-14; SL 1995, ch 167, § 181.