(a) Notice to a person with authority to represent and bind another person under a first-trust instrument or Chapter 3B (commencing with Section 19-3B-101) of this title, has the same effect as notice given directly to the person represented.

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Terms Used In Alabama Code 19-3D-8

  • Beneficiary: A person who is entitled to receive the benefits or proceeds of a will, trust, insurance policy, retirement plan, annuity, or other contract. Source: OCC
  • person: includes a corporation as well as a natural person. See Alabama Code 1-1-1
(b) Consent of or waiver by a person with authority to represent and bind another person under a first-trust instrument or Chapter 3B (commencing with Section 19-3B-101) of this title, is binding on the person represented unless the person represented objects to the representation before the consent or waiver otherwise would become effective.
(c) A person with authority to represent and bind another person under a first-trust instrument or Chapter 3B (commencing with Section 19-3B-101) of this title, may file an application under Section 19-3D-9 on behalf of the person represented.
(d) A settlor may not represent or bind a beneficiary under this chapter.