Alabama Administrators

Background Check A criminal history is a red flag for surety companies because it lessens a person's trustworthiness. Drug convictions, acts of violence and theft are all examples of criminal activity that can hurt your chances of getting bonded.

Generally, an executor has 12 months from the date of death to distribute the estate. This is known as 'the executor's year'. However, for various reasons the executor may have been delayed and has not distributed the estate within this time frame.

By law, the probate of an estate in Alabama will take at least six months. This period gives creditors and others with a claim on the estate time to receive notice that the estate is being probated and to submit a claim.

The amount is typically based on the total estate value the fiduciary will be responsible for. Probate bond premiums are typically calculated at just . 5%, or $5/thousand for the first $250,000 of coverage. This means $100,000 of coverage would cost just $500.

The first step to get an Alabama surety bond is to contact a surety bond company. You could also get a surety bond from your local insurance agency, but surety companies often have better rates and options available. Learn about what are the best surety companies. Browse available Alamaba surety bonds.

An administration bond is a bond that is posted on behalf of an administrator of an estate to provide assurance that they will conduct their duties according to the provisions of the will and/or the legal requirements of the jurisdiction.

To obtain a title for a vehicle with a lost or stolen title in Alabama, the vehicle owner must purchase a 3-year surety bond. The required bond amount depends on the year and type of the vehicle in question. Applicants must obtain a bond form listing the amount from the state before having a bond issued.

Ideally, surety bond companies will look for credit scores higher than 670 and an absence of collections, liens, and judgments. If your credit score is under 670, that's usually okay, you will likely just have to pay more for your bond.

In Alabama, the estate executor is known as a "personal representative". Executors for Alabama estates are entitled to reasonable compensation of up to 2.5% of assets received, and 2.5% of disbursements.