Alabama § 43-8-161 - Time Limit for Probate.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 43-8-161 — Time Limit for Probate., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 43-8-161. Time Limit for Probate.
Wills shall not be effective unless filed for probate within five years from the date of the death of the testator. If the testator was not an inhabitant of this state at the time of his or her death, the will may be admitted to probate in this state pursuant to Section 43-8-175, provided the will was admitted to probate, within five years from the date of death, in the state, territory or country where the testator resided at the time of death; provided further, that the probate in the state of the will of an inhabitant of another state, territory, or country shall not be effective against persons purchasing from the heirs of such testator if such purchase was made more than five years after the death of the testator and prior to February 24, 1959.
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 43-8-161
What does Code of Alabama § 43-8-161 cover?
Section 43-8-161 ("Time Limit for Probate.") 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 § 43-8-161?
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How does Alabama § 43-8-161 apply to my situation?
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