Kentucky Revised Statutes

Ky. Rev. Stat. § 387.605 (2026)

Qualifications for court to consider when appointing a guardian or

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conservator. The court shall give preference to people who meet the following qualifications when appointing a person as guardian or conservator:

(1) Kinship to respondent;

(2) Education and business experience of applicant;

(3) Capability to handle financial affairs; and

(4) Ability to carry out the requirements set forth in KRS 387.660 to 387.710 and 387.750. Effective: July 13, 1984 History: Created 1984 Ky. Acts ch. 20, sec. 1, effective July 13, 1984.

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 1 case, 1989–1989 · leading case: Rice v. Floyd, 768 S.W.2d 57 (Ky. 1989).

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Rice v. Floyd, 768 S.W.2d 57 (Ky. 1989). · cites it 2× “KRS 387.605 gives preference to the daughter, Peggy Rice, as the person to be appointed if we force a guardianship on Mayme Floyd when such is unnecessary.”

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