Alabama — Reimbursing Yourself from an Estate for a Car Lien Payment
Can you be reimbursed from an Alabama estate for payments you made on a decedent’s car lien? Disclaimer: This is general informational content, not legal advice. I am not a lawyer. For advice about your particular situation, consult a licensed Alabama probate attorney. Detailed answer — what Alabama law generally allows Short answer: Often yes […]
Read article →Alabama — Do I Have to Post a Bond as Administrator of an Intestate Estate (and Can It Be Waived?)
Do I Have to Post a Bond to Serve as Administrator of an Intestate Estate in Alabama, and Can That Requirement Be Waived? Short answer: In Alabama, the probate court generally requires an administrator appointed for an intestate estate to give a fiduciary bond to protect the estate’s creditors and beneficiaries. Under certain limited circumstances […]
Read article →Alabama: What Factors Will a Court Consider When Appointing an Estate Administrator?
How Alabama Courts Decide Who Becomes an Estate Administrator Not legal advice. This article is educational only and does not create an attorney-client relationship. Detailed answer — factors a probate court may consider under Alabama law When a person dies without a named executor who can or will serve, or when the court must appoint […]
Read article →Alabama: Using Estate Sale Proceeds to Pay for Cleanup and Junk Removal — FAQ
Using Estate Sale Proceeds for Property Cleanup and Junk Removal under Alabama Law Disclaimer: This is general information and not legal advice. Laws vary by situation. Consult a licensed Alabama probate attorney or the local probate court before spending estate funds. Detailed Answer When someone dies, the appointed personal representative (executor or administrator) collects estate […]
Read article →How Alabama Probate Courts Handle Unauthorized Charges to a Parent's Estate
Understanding improper or unauthorized charges against an estate under Alabama law Disclaimer: This is educational information only and not legal advice. Consult a licensed Alabama attorney before taking action. Short overview When someone (including a personal representative, family member, or third party) makes unauthorized withdrawals, charges, or takes property from a deceased person's estate, Alabama […]
Read article →How to regain control of a deceased parent's bank or credit card accounts in Alabama
What to do if someone is using a deceased parent's bank or credit card accounts in Alabama Quick summary: If someone is using a deceased parent’s bank or credit card accounts after death, act quickly. Gather documents (death certificate, account records, will or trust documents), contact the financial institutions and local probate court, freeze or […]
Read article →Alabama: How to Secure a Decedent’s Home and Prevent Siblings from Removing Property Before You Are Appointed Administrator
Detailed Answer — How to secure the house, inventory belongings, and prevent siblings from removing items before you are appointed Administrator (Alabama) Short answer: Act quickly but carefully. Secure the premises without creating a confrontation, document everything, contact the probate court immediately to request prompt appointment or a temporary order, and involve law enforcement if […]
Read article →Alabama: How to Become the Administrator of a Parent’s Intestate Estate
Appointing an Administrator for a Parent Who Died Intestate in Alabama When a person dies without a valid will (dies intestate), the probate court appoints an administrator to manage and distribute the estate. The steps below explain who can serve, how to apply, and what the job requires under Alabama law. Detailed answer — step-by-step […]
Read article →Alabama — Order of Succession Among Children for Estate Administration (No Will)
How Alabama Intestate Succession Works for Children — Clear FAQ Short answer: If a person dies in Alabama without a will and is survived by children but not a spouse, the estate is divided equally among the decedent’s living children. If a child of the decedent died before the decedent but left descendants (grandchildren of […]
Read article →Selling a House with Court Approval in Alabama — Steps to Sell and Pay the Mortgage
Detailed answer — When and how to get court approval to sell a house in Alabama If the property is subject to a court proceeding in Alabama, you often must get the court's permission before selling it. Common situations that require court approval include probate administrations (property owned by a deceased person’s estate), guardianship or […]
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