1-2-5. QUALIFICATIONS OF GUARDIANSHIP.

Any adult person of the age of 21 years or older and subject to the jurisdiction of the Tribal Court may serve as guardian.  In appointment of the guardian, the first preference shall be given to those persons named in the Will of a deceased parent.  Next preference shall be given too relatives of the ward in the order of closeness of the relationship with due consideration being given to any person with whom a minor shall have been living at the time of the guardianship hearing.  Due consideration should also be given to any person preferred by a minor if he is old enough to make an intelligent decision in that regard.  In all cases the Court shall be finally guided by the best interests of the minor or incompetent in selecting a guardian.