Iowa § 232D.202 - 232D.202 Death of parents.
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§ 232D.202. 232D.202 Death of parents.
1. The court may appoint a guardian for a minor if both parents are deceased. 2. In appointing a guardian for a minor whose parents are deceased, the court shall give preference to a person, if qualified and suitable, nominated as guardian for a minor by a will that was executed by the parent or parents having legal custody of the minor at the time of the parent’s or parents’ death, and that was admitted to probate under chapter 633. 2019 Acts, ch 56, §8, 44, 45 Thu Dec 11 19:08:16 2025 Iowa Code 2026, Section 232D.202 (10, 0)
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