Alaska Statutes
Alaska Stat. § 13.26.143 (2026)
Court appointment of guardian of minor; qualifications; priority of minor's nominee and adult family member
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Sec. 13.26.143. Court appointment of guardian of minor; qualifications; priority of minor's nominee and adult family member.
The court may appoint as guardian any adult whose appointment would be in the best interests of the minor and is consistent with a priority given to an adult family member. The court shall appoint a person nominated by the minor, if the minor is 14 years of age or older, unless the court finds the appointment contrary to the best interests of the minor. In this section, “adult family member” has the meaning given in AS 47.10.990.
The court may appoint as guardian any adult whose appointment would be in the best interests of the minor and is consistent with a priority given to an adult family member. The court shall appoint a person nominated by the minor, if the minor is 14 years of age or older, unless the court finds the appointment contrary to the best interests of the minor. In this section, “adult family member” has the meaning given in AS 47.10.990.
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). “The court then considered whether the Browns had met the requirement of AS 13.26.143"to also prove that it is in [Kevin's] best interests that [the Browns] be appointed his guardians.”
ITMO Prot. Proceedings of Macon J. (Alaska 2025). “41 AS 13.26.143; AS 47.10.111(d) (providing that petitioners for guardianship “may only participate in proceedings under this chapter that concern the person’s petition”).”
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