Section 26-2A-6 - Facility of payment or delivery; notice of payment.

AL Code § 26-2A-6 (2019) (N/A)
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(a) Any person under a duty to pay or deliver money or personal property to a minor may perform the duty, in amounts as provided in this subsection, by paying or delivering the money or personal property to:

(b) This section does not apply if the person making payment or delivery has actual knowledge that a conservator has been appointed or proceedings for appointment of a conservator of the estate of the minor are pending.

(c) Persons, receiving money or personal property for a minor, are obligated to apply the money to the health, support, education, or maintenance of the minor, but may not pay themselves except by way of reimbursement for out-of-pocket expenses for goods and services necessary for the minor's support. A person who receives money or personal property for a minor is obligated to preserve the money and personal property, except to the extent necessary for the health, support, education, or maintenance of the minor, and any balance not so used and any personal property received for the minor must be turned over to the minor when majority is attained. A person who pays or delivers money or property in accordance with provisions of this section is not responsible for the proper application thereof.