Code of Alabama
Chapter 9 - Guardianship and Commitment of Incompetent Veterans and Dependents.
Section 26-9-3 - When Guardian to Be Appointed for Ward.

Whenever, pursuant to any law of the United States or regulations of the administration, the administrator requires, prior to payment of benefits, that a guardian be appointed for a ward, such appointment shall be made in the manner provided in this chapter.

Structure Code of Alabama

Code of Alabama

Title 26 - Infants and Incompetents.

Chapter 9 - Guardianship and Commitment of Incompetent Veterans and Dependents.

Section 26-9-1 - Short Title.

Section 26-9-2 - Definitions.

Section 26-9-3 - When Guardian to Be Appointed for Ward.

Section 26-9-4 - Limitations as to Appointment of Guardians.

Section 26-9-5 - Procedure for Appointment of Guardian - Filing of Petition; Contents Thereof.

Section 26-9-6 - Procedure for Appointment of Guardian - Certification as to Age, etc., of Minor Ward.

Section 26-9-7 - Procedure for Appointment of Guardian - Certification as to Incompetence, etc., of Mentally Incompetent Ward.

Section 26-9-8 - Procedure for Appointment of Guardian - Notice of Filing of Petition.

Section 26-9-9 - Procedure for Appointment of Guardian - Appointment of Guardian; Execution and Filing of Bonds by Guardian; Filing of Certificate by Personal Sureties.

Section 26-9-10 - Investment of Funds of Estate by Guardian; Limitation as to Loans of Funds of Ward.

Section 26-9-11 - Application of Estate for Support and Maintenance of Person Other Than Ward.

Section 26-9-12 - Furnishing of Copy of Public Record Used to Determine Eligibility for Benefits to Applicant for Benefits.

Section 26-9-13 - Commitment of Incompetent Veteran to Veterans' Hospital.

Section 26-9-14 - Filing of Account of Receipts and Disbursements for Settlement by Guardian; Certification of Copy Thereof to Veterans' Administration; Notice of Hearing Thereon.

Section 26-9-15 - Removal of Guardian for Failure to File Account of Moneys Received for Ward, Etc.

Section 26-9-16 - Discharge of Guardian.

Section 26-9-17 - Compensation of Guardian Generally.

Section 26-9-18 - Taxing of Costs and Fees of Guardian.

Section 26-9-19 - Construction and Applicability of Chapter.