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.
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 1 - Guardians of Minors.
Section 26-2A-70 - Appointment and Status of Guardian of Minor.
Section 26-2A-71 - Parental Appointment of Guardian for Minor.
Section 26-2A-72 - Objection by Minor of 14 or Older to Parental Appointment.
Section 26-2A-73 - Court Appointment of Guardian of Minor; Conditions for Appointment.
Section 26-2A-75 - Procedure for Court-Appointment of Guardian of Minor.
Section 26-2A-77 - Consent to Service by Acceptance of Appointment; Notice.
Section 26-2A-78 - Powers and Duties of Guardian of Minor.
Section 26-2A-79 - Termination of Appointment of Guardian; General.
Section 26-2A-80 - Proceedings Subsequent to Appointment; Venue.
Section 26-2A-81 - Resignation, Removal, and Other Post-Appointment Proceedings.