(1) A person who under section 1776 is designated guardian may be passed over without their consent only
1. if under sections 1780 to 1784 they cannot be appointed guardian or as a rule are not to be appointed guardian,
2. if they are prevented from assuming the guardianship,
3. if they delay the assumption,
4. if their appointment would endanger the best interests of the ward,
5. if the ward, who has reached the age of 14, opposes the appointment, unless the ward is incapable of contracting.
(2) If the person designated is prevented only temporarily, the family court is to appoint them as guardian, after the impediment has ended, in place of the previous guardian upon their application.
(3) In addition to the person designated, a co-guardian may be appointed only with the approval of that person.