Alabama Statutes

§ 26-2A-76 — Court Appointment of Guardian of Minor; Qualifications; Priority of Minor’s Nominee

Alabama § 26-2A-76

JurisdictionAlabama

Title 26Infants and Incompetents

Ch. 2AAlabama Uniform Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Act

Art. 2Protection of Persons Under Disability and Their Property

Div. 1Guardians of Minors

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Bluebook

Ala. Code § 26-2A-76 (2026).

Text

The court may appoint as guardian any person whose appointment would be in the best interest of the minor. The court shall appoint a person nominated by the minor, if the minor is 14 or more years of age, unless the court finds the appointment contrary to the best interest of the minor.

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Legislative History

(Acts 1987, No. 87-590, p. 975, §2-107.)

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