The court must appoint a guardian ad litem to represent the interest of such ward upon such hearing, as provided by law for the appointment of guardians ad litem in such court. The person so appointed such guardian ad litem must deny in writing the allegations of such report and resist the confirmation of such sale, and, if necessary, must, with the approval of the court, employ counsel to defend the interest of the person he so represents. He is entitled to reasonable compensation, and an allowance for reasonable fees of such counsel as he may so employ, to be fixed by the court and taxed and collected as costs in the action.
Structure Code of Alabama
Article 4 - Sale of Land of Minors and Insane Persons for Distribution Among Joint Owners.
Section 35-6-80 - When and by Whom Sale Made.
Section 35-6-81 - Report of Sale by Guardian to Court.
Section 35-6-82 - Time and Notice of Hearing.
Section 35-6-83 - Guardian Ad Litem.
Section 35-6-84 - Contest by Custodian and Next of Kin.
Section 35-6-85 - Conduct of Hearing Generally; Order Confirming Sale.
Section 35-6-86 - Multiple Sales.
Section 35-6-87 - Report of Payment; Order for Conveyance.
Section 35-6-88 - Conveyances to Be Presented to Court; Certificate; When Conveyance Vacated.
Section 35-6-89 - Sale Void Unless to Advantage of Ward and Confirmed by Court.
Section 35-6-90 - Limitation on Guardian's Authority; Authority of Successor.