Alabama § 43-8-172 - Protection of Bona Fide Purchasers, Etc.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 43-8-172 — Protection of Bona Fide Purchasers, Etc., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 43-8-172. Protection of Bona Fide Purchasers, Etc.
Any will which is not propounded for probate in this state within 12 months from the date of the death of the testator shall be inoperative and void as to bona fide purchasers, mortgagees, or pledgees (and those claiming under them) of property or any interest therein from the executors, administrators, heirs at law, devisees, distributees of the estate of such deceased or anyone claiming under them, provided such purchasers acquire their interest in such property prior to the time such will is propounded for probate in this state and without actual notice of such will.
The provisions of this section shall not affect the right of any beneficiary entitled thereto under any such will to follow the proceeds from the sale of any such property in lieu of such property in the hands of the executors, administrators, heirs at law, or distributees of such estate.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 43-8-172
What does Code of Alabama § 43-8-172 cover?
Section 43-8-172 ("Protection of Bona Fide Purchasers, Etc.") 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 § 43-8-172?
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Is this the official text of Alabama law?
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How does Alabama § 43-8-172 apply to my situation?
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