No guardian may be appointed for an insane or demented person or a deaf-mute who is unable to understand or communicate effectively by any means, unless the appointment is preceded by a statement made by the Court of First Instance of his/her domicile, that the person is not legally qualified to administer his/her property. History —Civil Code, 1930, § 180; May 6, 1983, No. 26, p. 48, § 2; Dec. 14, 1994, No. 140, § 3; Jan. 10, 1998, No. 17, § 3.
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