Irresponsible Grampa Replaced as Guardian

The mother of a one year old was killed in a motor vehicle accident. Initially, the maternal grandfather was appointed guardian and conservator with a finding that the father's parental rights were suspended by circumstance. But the grandfather smoked both tobacco and marijuana and "borrowed" money from the grandchild's account. Grandmother from Hawaii petitioned to replace the grandfather. District Court granted her motion, which was affirmed by the Supreme Court. Guardianship of R.T. 2012 MT 148N