Discretionary appointment of counsel

In matters related to the appointment of a conservator or for other protective orders because of minority, the court “may appoint an attorney to represent the minor” if it “determines at any time in the proceeding that the interests of the minor are or may be inadequately represented.” Ala. Code § 26-2A-135(a); see also Ala. Code § 26-2A-75(d) (for guardianships of minors, “[i]f the court determines at any time in the proceeding that the interests of the minor are or may be inadequately represented, it may appoint an attorney to represent the minor, giving consideration to the preference of the minor if the minor is 14 or more years of age.”).