Guardianship of insane persons and deaf-mutes who are unable to understand or communicate effectively by any means, corresponds:(1) To the spouse.(2) To either of the parents.(3) To any of the sons or daughters.(4) To any of the grandparents.(5) To any of the brothers or sisters.If two (2) or more persons appear, the court shall make the designation between them based on the best interests and welfare of the ward. History —Civil Code, 1930, § 186; May 30, 1976, No. 83, p. 258; July 21, 1977, No. 6, p. 552; Dec. 14, 1994, No. 140, § 5; Jan. 10, 1998, No. 17, § 5.
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