1998 Minnesota Statutes

     257A.04 Duration. 

    Subdivision 1.    In general.  Unless canceled earlier 
 under section 257A.07 by a parent or the designated caregiver, a 
 designated caregiver agreement is effective for four years, 
 after which date a new agreement may be entered.  The new 
 agreement may name the same or a different designated 
 caregiver.  A designated caregiver agreement automatically 
 terminates as to any child when that child reaches age 18 or is 
 lawfully married. 

    Subd. 2.    Death of a parent.  If a parent dies while a 
 designated caregiver agreement is in effect, and there is no 
 living parent able to care for the child, the designated 
 caregiver shall care for the child until a guardian appointed by 
 will is able to take custody of the child or until a court order 
 otherwise provides for the care of the child.  However, the 
 designated caregiver may cancel the agreement at any time under 
 section 257A.07. 

    HIST: 1996 c 455 art 6 s 7; 1997 c 65 s 5