The last surviving parent of a minor may by will nominate a guardian, or alternatively a limited guardian, or conservator, or both, for the minor. One (1) person or entity may be nominated to manage the minor's financial resources and another to have care, custody, and control of the minor.
KRS 387.040
Appointment by will
Known as the Uniform Adult Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Jurisdiction Act
The act spans §§ 387–387 (121 sections).
Applied in 1 court decision — leading case Branham v. Stewart (2010)
Most recently applied in Branham v. Stewart (March 2010)
Effective: July 13, 1990 History: Amended 1990 Ky
Official source: Kentucky General Assembly. Reproduced from public-domain Kentucky statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.