This article does not apply in any of the following cases:
- (a) Where the petition is for guardianship of the estate exclusively.
- (b) Where the proposed guardian is a relative of the proposed ward.
- (c) Where the Director of Developmental Services is appointed guardian pursuant to Article 7.5 (commencing with Section 416) of Chapter 2 of Part 1 of Division 1 of the Health and Safety Code.
- (d) Where the director of the department designated by the board of supervisors to provide social services is appointed guardian.
- (e) Where the public guardian is appointed guardian.
- (f) Where the guardianship results from a permanency plan for a dependent child pursuant to Section 366.25 of the Welfare and Institutions Code.