Alabama § 43-2-234 Issuance of Letters of Administration

Alabama Statutes

§ 43-2-234 — Issuance of Letters of Administration

Alabama § 43-2-234

Title 43Wills and Decedents’ Estates

Ch. 2Administration of Estates

Art. 10Administration of Estates of Persons Presumed Dead

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Ala. Code § 43-2-234 (2026).

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If, within the period of said 12 weeks, evidence satisfactory to the probate court of the continuance in life of the said decedent shall not be forthcoming, it shall be the duty of the court to issue the letters of administration to the party thereto entitled, and the said letters, until revoked, and all acts done in pursuance thereof, and in reliance thereupon, shall be as valid as if the supposed decedent were actually dead.

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If, within the period of said 12 weeks, evidence satisfactory to the probate court of the continuance in life of the said decedent shall not be forthcoming, it shall be the duty of the court to issue the letters of administration to the party thereto entitled, and the said letters, until revoked, and all acts done in pursuance thereof, and in reliance thereupon, shall be as valid as if the supposed decedent were actually dead.