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5-5A-39
Section 5-5A-39 Disposition of small deposits of deceased person - Time for payment; when payment
prohibited. No payment shall be made pursuant to Section 5-5A-38 by the bank before the lapse
of 60 days from the date of the death of the deceased, and no payment shall be made by the
bank under this section if letters testamentary or of administration have been issued to a
personal representative or a proceeding is pending in the court in this state which would
have jurisdiction of the administration of the estate. The bank shall be fully protected by
requiring an affidavit by some reputable citizen as to the facts specified. (Acts 1980, No.
80-658, §5-5-39.)...
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32-10-7
Section 32-10-7 Written reports of accidents; release of information. (a) Every law enforcement
officer who in the regular course of duty investigates a motor vehicle accident, either at
the time of and at the scene of the accident or thereafter by interviewing participants or
witnesses, shall, within 24 hours after completing such investigation, forward the necessary
completed written report or copy thereof of such accident to the director on the uniform accident
report form supplied by the director. Local police departments, and their contracted agents,
may retain copies of the written reports. (b) Accident reports prepared pursuant to this section
shall be made available pursuant to Section 32-2-8, to a news-gathering organization solely
for the purpose of publishing or broadcasting the news. The news-gathering organization shall
not use or distribute the report, or knowingly allow its use or distribution, for a commercial
purpose other than the news-gathering organization's...
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25-5-60
Section 25-5-60 Compensation for death. In death cases, where the death results proximately
from the accident within three years, compensation payable to dependents shall be computed
on the following basis and shall be paid to the persons entitled thereto without administration,
or to a guardian or other person as the court may direct, for the use and benefit of the person
entitled thereto. (1) PERSONS ENTITLED TO BENEFITS; AMOUNT OF BENEFITS. a. If the deceased
employee leaves one dependent, there shall be paid to the dependent 50 percent of the average
weekly earnings of the deceased. b. If the deceased employee leaves two or more dependents,
there shall be paid to the dependents 66 2/3 percent of the average weekly earnings of the
deceased. c. If one of two or more dependents is a widow or widower, the compensation may
be paid to the widow or widower for the benefit of herself or himself and the dependent child
or children. In its discretion and when it considers appropriate to do...
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19-3A-102
Section 19-3A-102 Definitions. As used in this chapter, the following terms are defined as
follows: (1) ACCOUNTING PERIOD. A calendar year unless another 12-month period is selected
by a fiduciary. The term includes a portion of a calendar year or other 12-month period that
begins when an income interest begins or ends when an income interest ends. (2) BENEFICIARY.
Includes, in the case of a decedent's estate, an heir, legatee, and devisee and, in the case
of a trust, an income beneficiary and a remainder beneficiary. (3) FIDUCIARY. A personal representative
or a trustee. The term includes an executor, administrator, successor personal representative,
special administrator, and a person performing substantially the same function. (4) INCOME.
Money or property that a fiduciary receives as current return from a principal asset. The
term also includes a portion of receipts from a sale, exchange, or liquidation of a principal
asset, to the extent provided in Article 4. (5) INCOME...
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6-10-99
Section 6-10-99 Payment by devisees to clear property of homestead right. Where a homestead
right exists in property devised by will, the person or persons to whom said property is devised
may clear the said property of such homestead right by paying to the personal representative,
in lieu of such right, the sum of $6,000. Said sum shall be held and used by such personal
representative in all respects as provided in Section 6-10-96 where land incapable of allotment
is ordered to be sold. Said personal representative shall report the payment of said funds
and how he has disposed of same to the probate court having jurisdiction of said estate, which
report must be filed and recorded. (Code 1923, §7944; Code 1940, T. 7, §689; Acts 1951,
No. 911, p. 1558, §1.)...
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43-8-1
Section 43-8-1 General definitions. Subject to additional definitions contained in the subsequent
articles which are applicable to specific articles or divisions, and unless the context otherwise
requires, in this chapter, the following words shall have the following meanings: (1) BENEFICIARY.
As it relates to trust beneficiaries, includes a person who has any present or future interest,
vested or contingent, and also includes the owner of an interest by assignment or other transfer
and as it relates to a charitable trust, includes any person entitled to enforce the trust.
(2) CHILD. Includes any individual entitled to take as a child under this chapter by intestate
succession from the parent whose relationship is involved and excludes any person who is only
a stepchild, a foster child, a grandchild or any more remote descendant. (3) COURT. The court
having jurisdiction in matters relating to the affairs of decedents. This court in Alabama
is known as the probate court. (4) DAYS. That...
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26-1A-301
Section 26-1A-301 Power of attorney form. A document substantially in the following form may
be used to create a power of attorney that has the meaning and effect prescribed by this chapter.
ALABAMA POWER OF ATTORNEY FORM IMPORTANT INFORMATION This power of attorney authorizes another
person (your agent) to make decisions concerning your property for you (the principal). Your
agent will be able to make decisions and act with respect to your property (including your
money) whether or not you are able to act for yourself. The meaning of authority over subjects
listed on this form is explained in the Alabama Uniform Power of Attorney Act, Chapter 1A,
Title 26, Code of Alabama 1975. This power of attorney does not authorize the agent to make
health care decisions for you. Such powers are governed by other applicable law. You should
select someone you trust to serve as your agent. Unless you specify otherwise, generally the
agent's authority will continue until you die or revoke the power...
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26-1A-114
Section 26-1A-114 Agent's duties. (a) Notwithstanding provisions in the power of attorney,
an agent that has accepted appointment shall: (1) act in accordance with the principal's reasonable
expectations to the extent actually known by the agent and, otherwise, in the principal's
best interest; (2) act in good faith; and (3) act only within the scope of authority granted
in the power of attorney. (b) Except as otherwise provided in the power of attorney, an agent
that has accepted appointment shall: (1) act loyally for the principal's benefit; (2) act
so as not to create a conflict of interest that impairs the agent's ability to act impartially
in the principal's best interest; (3) act with the care, competence, and diligence ordinarily
exercised by agents in similar circumstances; (4) keep a record of all receipts, disbursements,
and transactions made on behalf of the principal; (5) cooperate with a person that has authority
to make health care decisions for the principal to carry out...
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15-18-171
Section 15-18-171 Definitions. As used in this article, the following terms shall have the
following meanings, respectively, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) APPLICATION PROCESS
AND PROCEDURES. The criteria and guidelines developed by the Department of Corrections for
the establishment of community punishment and corrections programs, the granting of funds
for programs authorized herein, and the monitoring, evaluation, and review of programs funded
herein. (2) BOARD. The board of directors of the authority or the board of directors of a
nonprofit entity. (3) COMMISSIONER. The Commissioner of the Department of Corrections. (4)
COMMUNITY. The county or counties comprising one or more judicial circuits. (5) COMMUNITY
PUNISHMENT AND CORRECTIONS AUTHORITY. A public corporation organized pursuant to the provisions
of this article. (6) COMMUNITY PUNISHMENT AND CORRECTIONS PROGRAM. Any program designed as
an alternative to incarceration and maintained by a county commission or an...
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26-1A-213
Section 26-1A-213 Personal and family maintenance. (a) Unless the power of attorney otherwise
provides, language in a power of attorney granting general authority with respect to personal
and family maintenance authorizes the agent to: (1) perform the acts necessary to maintain
the customary standard of living of the principal, the principal's spouse, and the following
individuals, whether living when the power of attorney is executed or later born: (A) the
principal's children; (B) other individuals legally entitled to be supported by the principal;
and (C) the individuals whom the principal has customarily supported or indicated the intent
to support; (2) make periodic payments of child support and other family maintenance required
by a court or governmental agency or an agreement to which the principal is a party; (3) provide
living quarters for the individuals described in paragraph (1) by: (A) purchase, lease, or
other contract; or (B) paying the operating costs, including...
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