The petition shall also set forth the name and address of the person or institution, if any, having actual custody of the ward and the name, age, relationship, if any, occupation and address of the proposed guardian, and if the nominee is a natural person, the number of wards for whom the nominee is presently acting as guardian. Notwithstanding any law as to priority of persons entitled to appointment, or the nomination in the petition, the court may appoint some other individual, a bank, or trust company as guardian, if the court determines it is for the best interest of the ward.
R.I. Gen. Laws § 33-16-8
Additional facts shown by petition — Selection of guardian
Known as the Uniform Veterans’ Guardianship Act
The act spans §§ 33–33 (35 sections).
P.L. 1946, ch. 1711, § 5; G.L. 1956, § 33-16-8.
Official source: Rhode Island General Assembly. Reproduced from public-domain Rhode Island statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.