HB168 Alabama 2017 Session

Updated Jul 24, 2021

Summary

Primary Sponsor: James E. Buskey
Democrat
Session: Regular Session 2017
Title: Guardianship and Protective Proceeding Uniform Act, disabled persons and minors, leasing of oil, gas, and mineral rights authorized, Sec. 26-2A-137 am'd.
Description: Under existing law, a court may authorize, direct, or ratify any transaction it deems necessary or desirable to achieve any protective arrangement, security, or service for a protected person if the basis for appointment of a conservator or protective order exists under Section 26-2A-130 and is established in a proper proceeding. A court may also authorize, direct, or ratify any contract, trust, or other transaction relating to a protected person’s property or business affairs if the basis for appointment of a conservator or protective order exists under Section 26-2A-130 and is established in a proper proceeding.
This bill clarifies that leasing of oil, gas, and mineral rights is one of the protective arrangements or contracts that the court is allowed to authorize under Section 26-2A-137.
Subjects: Courts