Preferences in appointment of guardian of estate. In appointing a guardian of the estate of an infant, unless said infant be over 14 years of age as hereinafter directed in section 21-108 , the court shall give preference to — (1) the parents, or either of them, if living; or (2) the spouse if the infant is married to a person 18 years of age or older — when in the judgment of the court the parent or spouse is a suitable person to have the management of the infant’s estate. (Sept. 14, 1965, 79 Stat. 738, Pub. L. 89-183, § 1; Oct. 1, 1976, D.C. Law 1-87, § 28, 23 DCR 2544.) Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 21-107. 1973 Ed., § 21-107.
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