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Alabama’s 2026 Probate Laws: What the New Circuit Court Removal Bills Mean for Will Contests TL;DR: Alabama’s 2026 legislative session made targeted changes to how contested probate matters, including will contests, can be removed from probate court to circuit court. The changes clarify the removal procedure and the trial de novo standard. At the same […]
How long does estate litigation take in Alabama? Learn the will contest deadlines, litigation timeline, and what beneficiaries need to know about challenging estates.
No. Alabama Code § 43-8-253 bars convicted killers from inheriting from their victims. Learn how the slayer rule works and how to protect your estate.
TL;DR The Revised Alabama Small Estates Act (effective October 1, 2025) raised the summary distribution threshold to approximately $47,000, up from $36,030 in 2024. Qualifying estates skip full probate entirely. Assets transfer in weeks, not months. Real property that requires a deed transfer still needs full probate. If the total estate is under the threshold […]
Alabama executors and trustees face serious legal duties. Learn what fiduciary obligations require and how to avoid personal liability.
Not every asset you own goes through probate in Alabama. Learn which assets require court oversight and which transfer automatically at death.