In Matter of Guardianship of Hill

IRWIN, Justice.

58 O.S.1971, sec. 762, provides that if a minor is over the age of fourteen years, he may nominate his own guardian, who, if approved by the judge, must be appointed accordingly. The issue presented is whether the guardian nominated by such minor must be appointed, if approved by the Judge, if there is no necessity or convenience shown for the appointment.

Jeanna Diane Hill (Jeanna) is the natural daughter of appellant Carolyn Hill and ap-pellee Proctor Mullen, Jr. Carolyn and ap-pellee were divorced when Jeanna was three years old and Carolyn was awarded custody of Jeanna.…