Alaska Statutes Sec. 13.26.055 - Court Appointment of Guardian of Minor; Qualifications; Priority of Minor's Nominee and Adult Family Member

The court may appoint as guardian any adult whose appointment would be in the best interests of the minor and is consistent with a priority given to an adult family member. The court shall appoint a person nominated by the minor, if the minor is 14 years of age or older, unless the court finds the appointment contrary to the best interests of the minor. In this section, "adult family member" has the meaning given in AS 47.10.990 .

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