(a) The following requirements and provisions apply to any bond required under Section 26-2A-139.
(1) Sureties are jointly and severally liable with the conservator and with each other.
(2) By executing an approved bond of a conservator, the surety consents to the jurisdiction of the court that issued letters to the primary obligor in any proceeding pertaining to the fiduciary duties of the conservator and naming the surety as a party respondent. Notice of any proceeding must be delivered to the surety or mailed by registered or certified mail to the address listed with the court at the place where the bond is filed and to the address as then known to the petitioner.
(3) On petition of a successor conservator or any interested person, a proceeding may be initiated against a surety for breach of the obligation of the bond of the conservator.
(4) The bond of the conservator is not void after the first recovery but may be proceeded against from time to time until the whole penalty is exhausted.
(b) No proceeding may be commenced against the surety on any matter as to which an action or proceeding against the primary obligor is barred by adjudication or limitation.
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 3 - Protection of Property of Persons Under Disability and Minors.
Section 26-2A-130 - Protective Proceedings.
Section 26-2A-131 - Protective Proceedings; Jurisdiction of Business Affairs of Protected Persons.
Section 26-2A-133 - Original Petition for Appointment or Protective Order.
Section 26-2A-135 - Procedure Concerning Hearing and Order on Original Petition.
Section 26-2A-136 - Permissible Court Orders.
Section 26-2A-137 - Protective Arrangements and Single Transactions Authorized.
Section 26-2A-138 - Who May Be Appointed Conservator; Priorities.
Section 26-2A-140 - Terms and Requirements of Bonds.
Section 26-2A-141 - Effect of Acceptance of Appointment.
Section 26-2A-142 - Compensation; Reimbursement; Court Costs.
Section 26-2A-143 - Death, Resignation, or Removal of Conservator.
Section 26-2A-144 - Petitions for Orders Subsequent to Appointment.
Section 26-2A-145 - Conservator's Standard of Care and Performance.
Section 26-2A-146 - Inventory and Records.
Section 26-2A-148 - Conservators; Title by Appointment.
Section 26-2A-149 - Recording of Conservator's Letters.
Section 26-2A-151 - Persons Dealing With Conservators; Protection.
Section 26-2A-152 - Powers of Conservator in Administration.
Section 26-2A-153 - Distributive Duties and Powers of Conservator.
Section 26-2A-154 - Enlargement or Limitation of Powers of Conservator.
Section 26-2A-155 - Preservation of Estate Plan; Right to Examine.
Section 26-2A-156 - Claims Against Protected Person; Enforcement.
Section 26-2A-157 - Personal Liability of Conservator.
Section 26-2A-158 - Termination of Proceedings.
Section 26-2A-160 - Foreign Conservator; Proof of Authority; Bond; Powers.