Alabama § 43-2-374 - When Executor or Administrator Protected in Payment of Debts.
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§ 43-2-374. When Executor or Administrator Protected in Payment of Debts.
The payment of any debt against the estate of the executor or administrator, after six months from the grant of letters, protects him or her to the extent of the payment from liability on any other debt against such estate which had not been presented at the time of such payment.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Code of Alabama § 43-2-374 cover?
Section 43-2-374 ("When Executor or Administrator Protected in Payment of Debts.") 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.
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