A person becomes a guardian of a minor by appointment by a parent or guardian by will or written instrument or upon appointment by the court. The guardianship continues until terminated, without regard to the location of the guardian or minor ward.
Source: L. 2000: Entire part R&RE, p. 1786, § 1, effective January 1, 2001 (see § 15-17103); entire section amended, p. 290, § 8, effective January 1, 2001.
Editor's note: This section is similar to former § 15-14-201 as it existed prior to 2001.