Alabama § 26-2A-79 - Termination of Appointment of Guardian; General.
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§ 26-2A-79. Termination of Appointment of Guardian; General.
A guardian’s authority and responsibility terminate upon the death, resignation, or removal of the guardian or upon the minor’s death, adoption, marriage, or attainment of majority, but termination does not affect the guardian’s liability for prior acts or the obligation to account for funds and assets of the ward. Resignation of a guardian does not terminate the guardianship until it has been approved by the court.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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