Alaska Statutes
Alaska Stat. § 13.26.132 (2026)
Court appointment of guardian of minor; conditions for appointment
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Sec. 13.26.132. Court appointment of guardian of minor; conditions for appointment.
The court may appoint a guardian for an unmarried minor if all parental rights of custody have been terminated or suspended by circumstances or prior court order. A guardian appointed by will as provided in AS 13.26.121 whose appointment has not been prevented or nullified under AS 13.26.126 has priority over any guardian who may be appointed by the court but the court may proceed with an appointment upon a finding that the testamentary guardian has failed to accept the testamentary appointment within 30 days after notice of the guardianship proceeding.
The court may appoint a guardian for an unmarried minor if all parental rights of custody have been terminated or suspended by circumstances or prior court order. A guardian appointed by will as provided in AS 13.26.121 whose appointment has not been prevented or nullified under AS 13.26.126 has priority over any guardian who may be appointed by the court but the court may proceed with an appointment upon a finding that the testamentary guardian has failed to accept the testamentary appointment within 30 days after notice of the guardianship proceeding.
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 2
cases (1 in the last 5 years), 2018–2025 · leading case: Michael W. v. Brown, 433 P.3d 1105 (Alaska 2018).
Michael W. v. Brown, 433 P.3d 1105 (Alaska 2018). “We conclude that the phrase "suspended by circumstances" in the guardianship statute, *1107 AS 13.26.132, is properly focused on the parent's ability to accept the rights and responsibilities of parenthood rather than on the child's welfare.”
ITMO Prot. Proceedings of Macon J. (Alaska 2025). “186] — must be considered and treated, in all respects, as part of the original CINA case.”
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