Alabama § 43-2-640 - Authorization to Make Distribution - Distribution by Executor or Administrator.
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§ 43-2-640. Authorization to Make Distribution - Distribution by Executor or Administrator.
When the executor or administrator is satisfied that the estate is solvent, he or she may, after six months from the date of the grant of letters testamentary or of administration, make distribution of the whole or any part of the property without obtaining an order of court, or he or she may so report it and obtain an order of distribution as to the whole, or any part of the property; but, in such case, if the distribution or the order is made before a final settlement of such estate, neither the distribution, the order, nor the proceedings thereon are a defense in any action brought against such executor or administrator as such.
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 43-2-640
What does Code of Alabama § 43-2-640 cover?
Section 43-2-640 ("Authorization to Make Distribution - Distribution by Executor or Administrator.") 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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