Preference for appointment of conservator of a minor

Preference for appointment of conservator of a minor. (a) The appointment of a qualified and suitable conservator of a minor shall be made in the following order of preference: (i) The parent or parents of the minor; (ii) The person nominated as conservator in the will of the custodial parent; (iii) The person requested by a minor who has reached fourteen (14) years of age; (iv) Any other person who is willing to serve as conservator.