In the event the person nominated is unable, unwilling, or cannot qualify to so serve, the court shall make a finding of such fact and shall proceed to the appointment of a guardian as if such nomination had not been made, taking into account any alternative guardian named in the nomination.

Laws 1961, HB 1014, p. 441, § 2; Amended by Laws 1988, HB 1078, c. 329, § 42, eff. December 1, 1988; Renumbered from 58 O.S. § 897 by Laws 1988, HB 1078, c. 329, § 134, eff. December 1, 1988.