Alabama Probate Requirements
Alabama probate requirements: small estate threshold $25,000, creditor notice 6 months from publication, Probate Court. Updated guidance for executors.
Key probate facts for Alabama
| Small estate threshold | $25,000 |
|---|---|
| Will filing deadline | 30 days after death |
| Probate petition deadline | No specific deadline, but typically within 5 years |
| Creditor notice period | 6 months from publication |
| Inventory deadline | 60 days after appointment |
| Executor residency | Non-residents allowed but must appoint resident agent |
| Bond required | Yes, unless waived in will |
| Executor compensation | 2.5% of receipts and disbursements |
| Estate / inheritance tax | No |
| Community property | No |
| Homestead protection | Up to 160 acres or $15,000 in value |
| Vehicle transfer | Affidavit for vehicles under $25,000 |
| Probate court | Probate Court |
Sources
- Alabama Unified Judicial System — Probate
- Alabama Code Title 43 (Wills & Decedents' Estates)
- IRS — Estate & Gift Tax
- Social Security Administration — Survivors Benefits
- USA.gov — What to Do After Someone Dies
- American Bar Association — Real Property, Trust & Estate Law
This summary is for general informational purposes and is not legal advice. Probate procedures change; verify with the Probate Court or a licensed Alabama attorney.