Guardianships created prior to January 1, 1988, and continuing in effect on January 1, 1988, are not terminated, even though the statute under which the appointment was made may be repealed by this chapter. Those guardianships continue in effect as they existed prior to this chapter with all of the powers and duties of the guardianship, except that the guardian previously appointed in addition will have the powers and duties of a guardian and a conservator under this chapter to the extent that the powers and duties under this chapter may be broader or more clearly expressed.
Structure Code of Alabama
Title 26 - Infants and Incompetents.
Chapter 2A - Alabama Uniform Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Act.
Article 1 - General Provisions, Definitions and Jurisdiction of Court.
Division 1 - Short Title, Construction, General Provisions.
Section 26-2A-1 - Short Title.
Section 26-2A-2 - Rule of Construction; Purposes.
Section 26-2A-3 - Supplementary General Principles of Law Applicable.
Section 26-2A-4 - Severability.
Section 26-2A-5 - Construction Against Implied Repeal.
Section 26-2A-6 - Facility of Payment or Delivery; Notice of Payment.
Section 26-2A-7 - Delegation of Powers by Parent or Guardian; Parental Authority.