# Ala. Code § 19-3D-8: Section 19-3D-8 Representation

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T19_C3D_S19-3D-8

## Section

- **Citation:** Ala. Code § 19-3D-8
- **Heading:** Section 19-3D-8 Representation
- **Jurisdiction:** Alabama
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Alabama Code / Title 19 / Chapter 3D / Section 19-3D-8

## Text

(a) Notice to a person with authority to represent and bind another person under a first-trust instrument or Chapter 3B (commencing with Section 19-3B-101) of this title, has the same effect as notice given directly to the person represented.

(b) Consent of or waiver by a person with authority to represent and bind another person under a first-trust instrument or Chapter 3B (commencing with Section 19-3B-101) of this title, is binding on the person represented unless the person represented objects to the representation before the consent or waiver otherwise would become effective.

(c) A person with authority to represent and bind another person under a first-trust instrument or Chapter 3B (commencing with Section 19-3B-101) of this title, may file an application under Section 19-3D-9 on behalf of the person represented.

(d) A settlor may not represent or bind a beneficiary under this chapter.

## Nearby sections

- [Ala. Code § 19-3D-1 Section 19-3D-1 Short Title](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T19_C3D_S19-3D-1.md)
- [Ala. Code § 19-3D-2 Section 19-3D-2 Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T19_C3D_S19-3D-2.md)
- [Ala. Code § 19-3D-3 Section 19-3D-3 Scope](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T19_C3D_S19-3D-3.md)
- [Ala. Code § 19-3D-4 Section 19-3D-4 Fiduciary Duty](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T19_C3D_S19-3D-4.md)
- [Ala. Code § 19-3D-5 Section 19-3D-5 Application; Governing Law](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T19_C3D_S19-3D-5.md)
- [Ala. Code § 19-3D-6 Section 19-3D-6 Reasonable Reliance](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T19_C3D_S19-3D-6.md)
- [Ala. Code § 19-3D-7 Section 19-3D-7 Notice; Exercise of Decanting Power](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T19_C3D_S19-3D-7.md)
- [Ala. Code § 19-3D-8 Section 19-3D-8 Representation](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T19_C3D_S19-3D-8.md)
- [Ala. Code § 19-3D-9 Section 19-3D-9 Court Involvement](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T19_C3D_S19-3D-9.md)
- [Ala. Code § 19-3D-10 Section 19-3D-10 Formalities](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T19_C3D_S19-3D-10.md)
- [Ala. Code § 19-3D-11 Section 19-3D-11 Decanting Power Under Expanded Distributive Dicretion](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T19_C3D_S19-3D-11.md)
- [Ala. Code § 19-3D-12 Section 19-3D-12 Decanting Power Under Limited Distributive Discretion](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T19_C3D_S19-3D-12.md)
- [Ala. Code § 19-3D-13 Section 19-3D-13 Trust for Beneficiary with Disability](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T19_C3D_S19-3D-13.md)
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