Alabama Code (Last Updated: November 28, 2014) |
Title26 INFANTS AND INCOMPETENTS. |
Chapter2A. ALABAMA UNIFORM GUARDIANSHIP AND PROTECTIVE PROCEEDINGS ACT. |
Article2. Protection of Persons Under Disability and Their Property. |
Division1. Guardians of Minors. |
§26-2A-76. Court appointment of guardian of minor; qualifications; priority of minor's nominee.
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The court may appoint as guardian any person whose appointment would be in the best interest of the minor. The court shall appoint a person nominated by the minor, if the minor is 14 or more years of age, unless the court finds the appointment contrary to the best interest of the minor.