Alabama § 43-6-2 - Notice by Representative.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 43-6-2 — Notice by Representative., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 43-6-2. Notice by Representative.
The personal representative of any person leaving property not devised or bequeathed, or where the devisees or legatees are incapable of taking and such representative is unable to ascertain any lawful heirs or distributees or persons capable of taking within six months after the grant of letters testamentary or of administration, must give notice thereof in some newspaper published in the state once a week for three successive weeks; but it shall not be necessary for any personal representative to institute escheat proceedings under this chapter until the debts of the decedent have been paid.
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 43-6-2
What does Code of Alabama § 43-6-2 cover?
Section 43-6-2 ("Notice by Representative.") 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 § 43-6-2?
A common citation format is "Code of Alabama § 43-6-2" (Alabama). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Alabama law?
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