A petition for such an appointment may be presented by either of the following persons:
- 1. A creditor of the prisoner.
- 2. The prisoner's husband, wife, or child.
- 3. One or more of his next of kin, or, where he owns real property, of his heirs presumptive.
- 4. A relative whom he is bound to support.
- 5. Any relative or other person, in behalf of his infant child or children.