A14:       With few exceptions, any competent person or suitable institution may be appointed guardian of an incapacitated person.  Neb. Rev. Stat. § 30-2627.  The court seeks to appoint a guardian who will serve the best interest of the ward.  Direct relatives are favored for the role of guardian, but the Court is allowed discretion in its appointment.  The Courts are also directed to hear the express wishes of the ward.  In some cases, the Court might require guardians to furnish a bond in accordance with Neb. Rev. Stat. § 30-2640 and § 30-2641.

Similarly, the Court may appoint an individual or corporate trustee as conservator of a ward’s estate.  Neb. Rev. Stat. § 30-2639.  The court prioritizes conservator appointments in much the same way as guardian appointments.