Alabama: What Happens If a Sibling Says You Mismanaged Estate Assets After Selling a Parent’s Car
Short answer If you sold your father’s car while acting as the estate’s personal representative (executor or administrator) and you followed proper procedures, kept the sale records, and deposited the proceeds into the estate account, a sibling’s claim may fail. If you sold the car without authority or misapplied the money, the sibling can ask […]
Read article →Alabama — Transferring a Deceased Parent's Vehicle Title to a Surviving Spouse Without the Original Title
How to complete a vehicle title transfer in a small estate when the original title is missing Disclaimer: This is educational information, not legal advice. For advice about your specific situation, contact a licensed Alabama attorney or your local probate office. Detailed answer — how the process normally works in Alabama If a parent dies […]
Read article →How to Challenge or Dismiss a Petition for Possession and Control of Estate Property in Alabama
Challenging or Dismissing a Petition for Possession and Control of Estate Property in Alabama Probate Disclaimer: This article is for educational purposes only and is not legal advice. Consult a licensed Alabama attorney for guidance about your specific case. Detailed Answer — How to challenge or dismiss a probate petition for possession and control of […]
Read article →Where to Open Probate — Alabama Guide to Domicile vs. Place of Death
Detailed Answer: Which State Should Handle Probate under Alabama Law? Short answer: Under general probate principles that Alabama courts follow, the proper place to open the primary (or original) probate is the state of the decedent’s legal domicile at the time of death. The state where the person physically died may need an ancillary probate […]
Read article →Alabama — Challenging a Final Probate Accounting When You Received No Notice
Detailed Answer — What you can do if you received no notice of a final accounting in an Alabama probate matter This is not legal advice. I am not a lawyer. The information below explains common Alabama probate procedures and typical steps people take when they learn a sibling filed a final accounting in a […]
Read article →Alabama: How to Challenge an Approved Estate Accounting More Than One Year Later
Detailed Answer Short answer: In Alabama, contesting an estate accounting more than a year after the court approved it is possible, but the route you take depends on why you missed the earlier opportunity and what relief you seek. Common paths include asking the probate court to set aside its approval (vacate the order) for […]
Read article →Alabama — Clearing Creditor Claims Before Selling a Parent’s Estate Home
Detailed Answer — How to clear creditor claims before selling a decedent’s home in Alabama When a parent dies owning a home in Alabama, you usually must address the decedent’s debts and any creditor claims before you can legally transfer or sell the house clear of estate liabilities. Below is a practical, step‑by‑step approach that […]
Read article →Alabama: Can I Be Reimbursed for Mortgage Payments Made to Preserve Estate Property?
Detailed Answer Short answer: Possibly. Under Alabama law, mortgage payments you make to preserve estate property can be reimbursable, but reimbursement usually depends on who you are (personal representative vs. heir/beneficiary vs. third party), whether the payments were authorized or necessary, and whether the probate court approves the charge against the estate. How reimbursement generally […]
Read article →Alabama: Who Gets Leftover Sale Proceeds When Someone Dies Without a Will
What happens to leftover sale proceeds when someone dies without a will in Alabama? Short answer: left over sale proceeds normally become part of the decedent’s estate and must be collected by the personal representative, used to pay debts and expenses, and then distributed under Alabama’s intestacy rules unless the funds pass outside probate (for […]
Read article →How to Retitle a Parent's Vehicle After Death in Alabama
Step-by-step guide to retitling a vehicle from a deceased parent's estate (Alabama) Overview: This article explains the common legal and administrative steps people take in Alabama to transfer title to a vehicle after a parent dies. It explains what documents you will typically need, how probate affects the transfer, and where to go for official […]
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