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District of Columbia Code Division III. Decedents' Estates and Fiduciary Relations. § 21-107. Preferences in appointment of guardian of estate.

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

In appointing a guardian of the estate of an infant, unless said infant be over 14 years of age as hereinafter directed in section 21-108, the court shall give preference to --

(1) the parents, or either of them, if living; or

(2) the spouse if the infant is married to a person 18 years of age or older --

when in the judgment of the court the parent or spouse is a suitable person to have the management of the infant's estate.

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Cite this article: FindLaw.com - District of Columbia Code Division III. Decedents' Estates and Fiduciary Relations. § 21-107. Preferences in appointment of guardian of estate. - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/dc/division-iii-decedents-estates-and-fiduciary-relations/dc-code-sect-21-107/

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