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N.D.C.C. § 30.1-27-01 (5-201) Status of guardian of minor - General
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A person becomes a guardian of a minor under this chapter by acceptance of a testamentary appointment and approval by the court. The guardianship status continues until terminated, without regard to the location of the guardian and minor ward.
N.D.C.C. § 30.1-27-02 (5-202) Testamentary appointment of guardian of minor
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The parent of a minor may appoint by will a guardian of an unmarried minor. A testamentary appointment becomes effective upon filing the guardian's acceptance in the court in which the will is probated and remains effective upon approval by the court either after or without a hea…
N.D.C.C. § 30.1-27-05 (5-205) Jurisdiction and venue
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1. The district court where the will is probated has exclusive jurisdiction over the following procedures that are governed by this chapter: 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 ob…
N.D.C.C. § 30.1-27-06 (5-206) Court appointment of guardian ad litem - Approval of acceptance of testamentary appointment
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1. Upon the filing of an acceptance of a testamentary appointment, the court shall appoint a guardian ad litem promptly. The guardian ad litem fees must be paid from the estate of the deceased parent, if available. 2. The duties of the guardian ad litem include: a. Personally int…