North Dakota Century Code Title 30.1. Uniform Probate Code § 30.1-27-05. (5-205) Jurisdiction and venue

a. To approve the acceptance of a testamentary appointment of a guardian; and

b. To transfer a case to juvenile court in the event of an objection to the testamentary appointment under section 30.1-27-07.

a. If there is a living parent of the minor, known or unknown;

b. If the testamentary guardian fails to accept appointment as guardian within sixty days after the death of the minor's last living parent;

c. If both parents are dead or the surviving parent's rights have been terminated by prior court order, but there has been no appointment of a guardian for the minor by will; or

d. If a guardianship of a minor is sought for any other reason.