Alabama § 26-2A-72 - Objection by Minor of 14 or Older to Parental Appointment.
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§ 26-2A-72. Objection by Minor of 14 or Older to Parental Appointment.
A minor 14 or more years of age who is the subject of a parental appointment may prevent the appointment or cause it to terminate by filing in the court in which the nominating instrument is filed a written objection to the appointment before it is accepted or within 30 days after receiving notice of its acceptance. An objection may be withdrawn. An objection does not preclude appointment by the court in a proper proceeding of the parental nominee or any other suitable person.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 26-2A-72 ("Objection by Minor of 14 or Older to Parental Appointment.") 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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