Alabama § 19-3D-8 - Representation.

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§ 19-3D-8. Representation.

(a) Notice to a person with authority to represent and bind another person under a first-trust instrument or Chapter 3B (commencing with Section 19-3B-101) of this title, has the same effect as notice given directly to the person represented.

(b) Consent of or waiver by a person with authority to represent and bind another person under a first-trust instrument or Chapter 3B (commencing with Section 19-3B-101) of this title, is binding on the person represented unless the person represented objects to the representation before the consent or waiver otherwise would become effective.

(c) A person with authority to represent and bind another person under a first-trust instrument or Chapter 3B (commencing with Section 19-3B-101) of this title, may file an application under Section 19-3D-9 on behalf of the person represented.

(d) A settlor may not represent or bind a beneficiary under this chapter.

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What does Code of Alabama § 19-3D-8 cover?

Section 19-3D-8 ("Representation.") is part of the Code of Alabama, the codified statutory law of Alabama. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

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