If not otherwise directed, the conservator must, at least once in three years, file in the court of probate an account of his or her guardianship, accompanied with the vouchers showing his or her receipts and disbursements, which must be verified by affidavit. Upon the filing of such account and vouchers the court must appoint a guardian ad litem to represent the ward.
Ala. Code § 26-5-2 (1975)