Terms Used In Alabama Code 45-37A-51.239

  • 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

In the event that benefits become payable hereunder to minor children, payments shall be made to the legal guardian of the minor children or, in the absence of a legal guardian, to the person who has custody of the children. The benefit shall be payable to the use and benefit of the children.