Venue for proceedings under this division is:

(1) In the court at the place in this state where the person to be protected resides whether or not a guardian has been appointed in another place; or

Terms Used In Alabama Code 26-2A-132

  • Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
  • person: includes a corporation as well as a natural person. See Alabama Code 1-1-1
  • property: includes both real and personal property. See Alabama Code 1-1-1
  • state: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the several territories of the United States. See Alabama Code 1-1-1
(2) If the person to be protected does not reside in this state, in the court at any place where property of the person is located.
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