§ 72-5-201

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. (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. History: En. 91A-5-201, 91A-5-208 by Sec. 1, Ch. 365, L. 1974; R.C.M. 1947, 91A-5-201, 91A-5-208(part).