Statutes > New Mexico Statutes > Chapter 45 - Uniform Probate Code. > Article 5 - Protection of Persons Under Disability and Their Property, 45-5-101 through 45-5-617. > Section 45-5-206 - Court appointment of guardian of minor; qualifications; priority of minor's nominee.

Section 45-5-206 - Court appointment of guardian of minor; qualifications; priority of minor's nominee.

45-5-206. Court appointment of guardian of minor; qualifications; priority of minor's nominee.

The court may appoint as guardian any person whose appointment would be in the best interests of the minor. The court shall appoint a person nominated by the minor, if the minor is fourteen years of age or older, unless the court finds the appointment contrary to the best interests of the minor.