Alabama § 43-2-839 - Powers of Personal Representatives; in General.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 43-2-839 — Powers of Personal Representatives; in General., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 43-2-839. Powers of Personal Representatives; in General.
Until termination of the appointment, a personal representative has the same power over the title to property of the estate, subject to Sections 43-2-843 and 43-2-844, that an absolute owner would have, in trust however, for the benefit of the creditors and others interested in the estate. This power may be exercised without notice, hearing, or order of court.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 43-2-839 ("Powers of Personal Representatives; in General.") 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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