Alabama § 43-2-620 - Orders of Distribution - Generally.
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§ 43-2-620. Orders of Distribution - Generally.
On the final settlement of an estate, the court may make such orders of distribution as may be necessary, and, on the confirmation of the same, may render a decree thereon, and the property must be delivered according to such decree; or, if there is money only to be divided, it may render a decree in favor of each distributee entitled to the same, for his or her distributive share, against the executor or administrator.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Code of Alabama § 43-2-620 cover?
Section 43-2-620 ("Orders of Distribution - Generally.") 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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