Alabama § 35-10-25 - Executors and Administrators Authorized to Execute Releases, Etc.

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§ 35-10-25. Executors and Administrators Authorized to Execute Releases, Etc.

Any executor of a will or administrator of an estate duly appointed by the proper court shall have authority to execute releases and discharges and may enter satisfaction on the margin of the record of any mortgage, lien, or other encumbrance in favor of a decedent when payment of such mortgage, lien, or encumbrance was made to said decedent in his lifetime.

Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 35-10-25

What does Code of Alabama § 35-10-25 cover?

Section 35-10-25 ("Executors and Administrators Authorized to Execute Releases, Etc.") is part of the Code of Alabama, the codified statutory law of Alabama. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

How do I cite Alabama § 35-10-25?

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Is this the official text of Alabama law?

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