Alabama § 26-2A-103 - Notice in Guardianship Proceeding.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 26-2A-103 — Notice in Guardianship Proceeding., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 26-2A-103. Notice in Guardianship Proceeding.
(a) Except as provided in Section 26-2A-107.1, in a proceeding for the appointment of a guardian of an incapacitated person, notice of hearing shall be given to each of the following:
(1) The respondent, the respondent’s spouse, if any, and adult children, or if none, parents.
(2) Any person who is serving as guardian or conservator or who has the care and custody of the respondent.
(3) In case no other person is notified under subdivision (1), at least one of the nearest adult relatives residing in this state, if any can be found.
(4) Any other person as directed by the court.
(b) Notice of hearing on a petition for an order subsequent to appointment of a guardian must be given to the respondent, the guardian, and any other person as ordered by the court.
(c) Notice must be served on the respondent as provided in Section 26-2A-50(b)(2). Notices to other persons as required by subsection (a) or (b) shall be served as provided in Section 26-2A-50.
(d) The respondent may not waive notice.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 26-2A-103 ("Notice in Guardianship Proceeding.") 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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