Preferences in appointment of guardian of estate

§ 21–107. Preferences in appointment of guardian of estate In appointing a guardian of the estate of an infant, unless said infant be over 14 years of age as hereinafter directed in section 21–108, the court shall give preference to— (1) the father, if living; or (2) if he is dead, then to the mother, if living; or (3) if the infant is a married female, to her husband— when in the judgment of the court the parent or husband is a suitable person to have the management of the infant’s estate.