The venue for guardianship proceedings for an incapacitated person is in the place where the incapacitated person resides or is present at the time the proceedings are commenced. If the incapacitated person is admitted to an institution pursuant to order of a court of competent jurisdiction, venue is also in the county in which that court is located.
Structure Code of Alabama
Title 26 - Infants and Incompetents.
Chapter 2A - Alabama Uniform Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Act.
Article 2 - Protection of Persons Under Disability and Their Property.
Division 2 - Guardians of Incapacitated Persons.
Section 26-2A-100 - Appointment of Guardian for Incapacitated Person by Will or Other Writing.
Section 26-2A-102 - Court Appointment of Guardian for Incapacitated Person.
Section 26-2A-103 - Notice in Guardianship Proceeding.
Section 26-2A-104 - Who May Be Guardian; Priorities.
Section 26-2A-104.1 - Corporations as Guardians for Developmentally Disabled.
Section 26-2A-105 - Findings; Order of Appointment.
Section 26-2A-106 - Acceptance of Appointment; Consent to Jurisdiction.
Section 26-2A-107 - Emergency Orders; Temporary Guardians.
Section 26-2A-108 - General Powers and Duties of Guardian.
Section 26-2A-109 - Termination of Guardianship for Incapacitated Person.
Section 26-2A-110 - Removal or Resignation of Guardian; Termination of Incapacity.
Section 26-2A-111 - Proceedings Subsequent to Appointment; Venue.