(a) Except as limited pursuant to Section 26-2A-105(c), a guardian of an incapacitated person is responsible for health, support, education, or maintenance of the ward, but is not liable to third persons by reason of that responsibility for acts of the ward. In particular and without qualifying the foregoing, a guardian has the same duties, powers, and responsibilities as a guardian for a minor as described in Section 26-2A-78(b), (c), and (d).
(b) Except as provided in Division 2A, in addition to the duties, powers, and responsibilities of a guardian described in subsection (a), a guardian of an incapacitated person has the power to limit or enforce the ward's right to visitation or communication with anyone, including the right to receive visitors, telephone calls, and personal mail.
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.