Title 475 · MO 475

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Citation: Mo. Rev. Stat. § 475.046

Section: 475.046

475.046 by the will of the last surviving parent, who has not been adjudged unfit or incompetent for the duties of guardian or conservator.   2.  Unfitness of any of the persons mentioned in subsection 1 for the duties of guardianship or conservatorship may be adjudged by the court after due notice and hearing.   3.  If no appointment is made under subsection 1 of this section, the court shall appoint as guardian or conservator of a minor the most suitable person who is willing to serve and whose appointment serves the best interests of the child to a stable and permanent placement. ­­-------- (RSMo 1939 §§ 375, 378, 379, 380, 392, A.L. 1955 p. 385 § 290, A.L. 1983 S.B. 44 & 45, A.L. 2009 H.B. 154) Prior revisions: 1929 §§ 375, 378, 379, 380, 392; 1919 §§ 371, 374, 375, 376, 388; 1909 §§ 403, 406, 407, 408, 420 CROSS REFERENCE: Public administrator appointed as guardian, when, 473.743

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