Alabama Code (Last Updated: November 28, 2014) |
Title43 WILLS AND DECEDENTS' ESTATES. |
Chapter2. ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES. |
Article18. Settlements and Distributions. |
Division 1. General Provisions. |
§ 43-2-500. When annual or partial settlement required. |
§ 43-2-501. When final settlement may be made. |
§ 43-2-502. Filing of account, etc. - Generally. |
§ 43-2-503. Filing of account, etc. - Liability for failure to file statement. |
§ 43-2-504. Appointment of guardian ad litem. |
§ 43-2-505. Time for settlement; notice generally. |
§ 43-2-506. Settlement by consent without notice. |
§ 43-2-507. Auditing of account; proof of credits. |
§ 43-2-508. Satisfaction of claims. |
§ 43-2-509. Liability of executor or administrator for interest or profits. |
§ 43-2-510. Credit for expenses of minor distributees. |
§ 43-2-511. Contest of account - Generally. |
§ 43-2-512. Contest of account - Showing of failure to discharge trust, etc. |
§ 43-2-513. Contest of account - Examination of witnesses. |
§ 43-2-514. Contest of account - Reduction or disallowance of item. |
§ 43-2-515. Contest of account - Withdrawal of item. |
§ 43-2-516. Decree passing account as stated. |
§ 43-2-517. Appointment and compensation of special guardian. |
§ 43-2-518. Reexamination of items included in previous settlements. |
§ 43-2-519. Notice of annual or partial settlement; conclusiveness of order or decree; reopening account. |
Division 2. Compelling Settlement by Existing Executor or Administrator. |
§ 43-2-530. Authorization to compel settlement. |
§ 43-2-531. Issuance of citation; notice; when court required to examine, audit or restate account. |
§ 43-2-532. Proceedings on settlement of account. |
§ 43-2-533. Setting aside decree. |
Division 3. Compelling Settlement of Executor or Administrator Whose Authority Has Ceased. |
§ 43-2-550. Final settlement required following death, removal or resignation of executor or administrator. |
§ 43-2-551. Making succeeding executor or administrator party to settlement. |
§ 43-2-552. Decree for balance - Generally. |
§ 43-2-553. Decree for balance - Decree in favor of outgoing executor or administrator; insolvent estates. |
§ 43-2-554. When execution may be stayed. |
§ 43-2-555. Stating account or compelling settlement by attachment. |
§ 43-2-556. Issuance of citation; notice; when court required to examine, audit or restate account. |
§ 43-2-557. Proceedings on final settlement of account. |
§ 43-2-558. Setting aside decree. |
§ 43-2-559. Other actions not barred. |
§ 43-2-560. Settlement by sureties of deceased executor or administrator - Filing account and vouchers. |
§ 43-2-561. Settlement by sureties of deceased executor or administrator - Making representative of deceased executor or administrator party to settlement. |
§ 43-2-562. Settlement by sureties of deceased executor or administrator - Petition for order requiring sureties to make settlement. |
§ 43-2-563. Settlement by sureties of deceased executor or administrator - Conclusiveness of settlement. |
§ 43-2-564. Settlement by sureties of deceased executor or administrator - Execution against sureties. |
Division 4. Compelling Payment of Legacies. |
§ 43-2-580. When legatee or widow entitled to compel payment. |
§ 43-2-581. Application. |
§ 43-2-582. Time for hearing; notice to executor or administrator. |
§ 43-2-583. Conduct of hearing; when payment or delivery directed. |
§ 43-2-584. Refunding bond. |
§ 43-2-585. Enforcement of payment or delivery. |
§ 43-2-586. Applicability of sections 43-2-581 through 43-2-585 to widow. |
Division 5. Arbitration on Settlement of Estates. |
§ 43-2-600. When matters of controversy may be referred to arbitration. |
§ 43-2-601. Consent by guardian. |
§ 43-2-602. Appointment of arbitrators. |
§ 43-2-603. Award - Generally. |
§ 43-2-604. Award - Force and effect; execution. |
§ 43-2-605. Award - Setting aside; second reference. |
§ 43-2-606. Award - Objections. |
§ 43-2-607. Applicability of certain sections in Title 6. |
Division 6. Distribution or Division on Final Settlement. |
§ 43-2-620. Orders of distribution - Generally. |
§ 43-2-621. Orders of distribution - To whom directed; contents. |
§ 43-2-622. Orders of distribution - Oath; return; exceptions to report. |
§ 43-2-623. Confirming or setting aside distribution; when sale may be directed. |
§ 43-2-624. How sale advertised and made. |
§ 43-2-625. Delivery of property upon confirmation. |
§ 43-2-626. Division, sale or assignment of judgments or claims. |
§ 43-2-627. Setting off indebtedness of distributee or legatee. |
§ 43-2-628. Discharge of executor or administrator from liability. |
§ 43-2-629. Disposition of personal estate of foreign decedent. |
Division 7. Distribution Before Settlement. |
§ 43-2-640. Authorization to make distribution - Distribution by executor or administrator. |
§ 43-2-641. Authorization to make distribution - Distribution by court after six months from grant of letters. |
§ 43-2-642. Contents of application. |
§ 43-2-643. Time for hearing; notice. |
§ 43-2-644. When distribution made; limit on amount. |
§ 43-2-646. Refunding bonds - Recordation; transcript as evidence. |
§ 43-2-645. Refunding bonds - Required; terms and conditions. |
§ 43-2-647. Refunding bonds - Bond stands as security; action on bond. |
§ 43-2-648. Refunding bonds - Rights of parties among themselves. |
§ 43-2-649. Costs. |
Division 8. Presumption of Settlement After 20 Years. |
§ 43-2-660. When presumption arises. |
§ 43-2-661. Petition to establish presumption. |
§ 43-2-662. Notice of hearing on petition. |
§ 43-2-663. Contest. |
§ 43-2-664. Order after hearing. |
Division 9. Compensation, Commissions, Fees, etc. |
§ 43-2-682. Court may allow compensation or attorney's fees up to time of settlement. |
§ 43-2-683. Previous fees considered upon final settlement. |
Division 10. Summary Distribution of Small Estates. |
§ 43-2-690. Short title. |
§ 43-2-691. Definitions. |
§ 43-2-692. Petition for summary distribution; when surviving spouse or distributee entitled to personal property without administration. |
§ 43-2-693. Entry of order directing summary distribution. |
§ 43-2-694. Transfer of property or evidence of rights therein to surviving spouse or distributees. |
§ 43-2-695. Limitation on defeasible rights of surviving spouse or distributees. |
§ 43-2-696. Effect of transfer pursuant to affidavit. |