Challenging a Grandparent’s Appointment as Estate Administrator in Alabama
How to challenge an appointment of an estate administrator in Alabama Disclaimer: I am not a lawyer and this is not legal advice. This article explains general Alabama probate concepts to help you decide whether to consult a probate attorney. Detailed answer — overview and step‑by‑step guidance If a court in Alabama has appointed your […]
Read article →How Alabama probate transfers real property title under a will
How an Alabama probate transfers real property under a will Disclaimer: This is general information and not legal advice. I am not a lawyer. For advice about a specific situation, consult a licensed Alabama attorney or your local probate court. Detailed answer — overview of the process under Alabama law When a person dies owning […]
Read article →How to Secure Wrongful Death Settlement Proceeds in Alabama
How to Protect Wrongful Death Settlement Money by Depositing It with the Court Clerk in Alabama Quick overview: If you are handling a pending wrongful death settlement in Alabama and worry about protecting the settlement proceeds while issues (distribution, liens, or claims) are resolved, one common step is to ask the court to approve deposit […]
Read article →How to Open a Probate Estate in Alabama to Pursue a Camp Lejeune Claim
Opening a Decedent’s Estate in Alabama to Pursue a Camp Lejeune Claim — FAQ Quick answer: To bring a Camp Lejeune claim on behalf of a deceased spouse, you generally must be the decedent’s personal representative (executor or administrator) appointed by the Alabama probate court for the county where the decedent lived. That requires opening […]
Read article →Challenging an Administrator’s Claim to Inherited Real Property in Alabama
Can I challenge the administrator's claim to ownership in the real property I'm entitled to inherit? Short answer: Yes — under Alabama law you can challenge an administrator who wrongly claims ownership of real property that should be part of an estate. You can ask the probate court for an accounting, object to actions, petition […]
Read article →Alabama: Who Receives Surplus Proceeds When a Decedent Died Intestate and Siblings Are Involved
How surplus proceeds are handled when a property owner dies without a will (Alabama) This FAQ-style article explains, in plain language, what generally happens to surplus sale proceeds (for example, after a foreclosure, tax sale, or other forced sale) when the property owner died intestate (without a will) and siblings are potential heirs under Alabama […]
Read article →Asserting a Right of Survivorship in Alabama to Claim Foreclosure Surplus Funds
Detailed Answer Short answer: Possibly — but only if the deed actually created a survivorship-type ownership and you can prove you are the surviving owner. In Alabama, whether you can claim a larger share of surplus funds from a foreclosure sale depends on the form of ownership in the deed (for example, joint tenancy with […]
Read article →How to File a Motion for Surplus Funds After a Foreclosure — Alabama
How to File a Motion to Claim Surplus Funds After a Foreclosure in Alabama This FAQ-style guide explains, in plain language, the typical steps someone in Alabama should take when they believe they are entitled to surplus money remaining after a foreclosure sale of a relative’s property. This article assumes the homeowner (your mom) is […]
Read article →How to Claim Surplus Funds from an Alabama Tax Foreclosure Sale
Claiming Surplus Funds After an Alabama Tax Foreclosure Sale: A Step-by-Step FAQ Short answer: If a tax foreclosure sale of a property in Alabama generated money in excess of the taxes, interest, and sale costs (a “surplus” or “overage”), the person entitled to that surplus is usually the former owner (or the owner’s heirs or […]
Read article →Documenting a Repossessed Vehicle When Settling an Alabama Estate
Detailed answer Short summary: When a loved one’s vehicle has been repossessed before or after death, you must record the repossession and any sale or deficiency in the estate paperwork, gather written proof from the lender and repo company, report the event on the probate inventory, and handle creditor claims under Alabama law. Keep full […]
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