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Alabama personal representatives must make annual settlements of their administration. A final settlement can be made six months from the date of the grant of Letters Testamentary or Letters of Administration. If the estate is closed in less than one year, the final settlement is the only settlement.

In Alabama, there are several instances where an estate will almost certainly have to be probated. But the process may be avoided if: The value of an estate is under the small estate threshold (see below) There is a Living Trust present.

Intestate Probate When the decedent had no will, the process is initiated by filing a petition for letters of administration. This petition lists out information such as the name of the decedent, their date of death,the county they died in and the names of the surviving spouse (if any) and next of kin.

Yes, the Will must be probated to have legal effect. Before deciding not to probate a Will one should consult an attorney.

The probate process begins when the decedent passes away. A petition is filed with the proper court to have probate opened. The next step is to identify the executor or personal representative of the decedent's estate. If there is a Will, an executor will likely be named in it.

To transfer ownership from the deceased owner, the surviving owner must bring in the original title and original death certificate of deceased owner for transfer of title. If the names are joined on the title with ?and? or nothing separating the names, it is presumed by the state to be ?AND?.

Probate Court Costs FILING FEESExempt Property$50.00Final Settlement-Estate (Consent)$27.00Final/Partial Settlement-Estate (Without Consent)$39.00Guardianship$37.0027 more rows

The will must be signed by the maker and witnessed by at least two people. After a will is written, it should be kept in a safe place, and the executors or personal representatives should be notified where the will is being kept. A will should be probated within five (5) years after the person is deceased.

STEPS IN PROBATE OF AN ESTATE: Petition filed. Take immediate control of the estate. Inventory of the estate within 2 months. Bond, equal to the aggregate capital value of the property of the estate, plus one year's estimated income from the estate. Notice must be given to all heirs. Letters of Testamentary granted.