Parents
may pre-select a guardian for minor children in the event of death or
incapacity of the parents.
I.
Takes effect at the death or incapacity of minor children's parent or
parents.
II.
A parent or parents of an unmarried minor or of a child likely to be
born may
nominate by affidavit a guardian of the person and estate. If the term
exceeds
60 days, the parent(s) must file a Petition for Guardianship in court
and
obtain court approval.
The
standard used in appointing a guardian is the child's best interest.
If
so appointed, the standby guardian automatically assumes the duties
upon the
death or incapacity of the parents. The standby guardian must, however,
have a
court confirm the appointment and issue letters within 60 days of
assuming
office.
III.
Standby Guardianship is not available as long as a minor has one of his
natural
or adoptive parents alive and willing and capable of exercising
guardianship.