Arkansas Code of 1987 (2024)
Title 28 - WILLS, ESTATES, AND FIDUCIARY RELATIONSHIPS (§§ 28-1-101 — 28)
Subtitle 5 - FIDUCIARY RELATIONSHIPS (§§ 28-65-101 — 28-77-803)
Chapter 65 - GUARDIANS GENERALLY (§§ 28-65-101 — 28-65-707)
Subchapter 2 - APPOINTMENT (§§ 28-65-201 — 28-65-222)
Section 28-65-210 - Proof required for appointment of guardian

Universal Citation:
AR Code § 28-65-210 (2024)
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Before appointing a guardian, the court must be satisfied that:

  • (1) The person for whom a guardian is prayed is either a minor or otherwise incapacitated;
  • (2) A guardianship is desirable to protect the interests of the incapacitated person; and
  • (3) The person to be appointed guardian is qualified and suitable to act as such.

Acts 1985, No. 940, § 14; A.S.A. 1947, § 57-833.


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