Mississippi Code Title 93. Domestic Relations § 93-20-201

(1) A person becomes a guardian for a minor only on appointment by the court.

(2) The court may appoint a guardian for a minor who does not have a guardian if the court finds the appointment is in the minor's best interest, and:

(3) The guardian for a minor is not required to retain an attorney of record for the guardianship if the court finds that this would impose an undue burden on the ward's estate.