Section 93-20-201 - Basis for appointment of guardian for minor

(1) A person becomes a guardian for a minor only on appointment by the court.(2) The court may appoint a guardian for a minor who does not have a guardian if the court finds the appointment is in the minor's best interest, and: (a) Each parent of the minor, after being fully informed of the nature and consequences of guardianship, consents;(b) All parental rights have been terminated; or(c) There is clear and convincing evidence that no parent of the minor is willing or able to exercise the powers the court is granting the guardian.(3) The guardian for a minor is not required to retain an attorney of record for the guardianship if the court finds that this would impose an undue burden on the ward's estate.Amended by Laws, 2020, ch. 344, SB 2874,§ 10, eff. 6/23/2020.Added by Laws, 2019, ch. 463, SB 2828,§ 1, eff. 1/1/2020.