Alabama § 43-8-231 - Ademption by Satisfaction.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 43-8-231 — Ademption by Satisfaction., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 43-8-231. Ademption by Satisfaction.
Property which a testator gave in his or her lifetime to a person is treated as a satisfaction of a devise to that person in whole or in part, only if the will provides for deduction of the lifetime gift, or the testator declares in a contemporaneous writing that the gift is to be deducted from the devise or is in satisfaction of the devise, or the devisee acknowledges in writing that the gift is in satisfaction. For purposes of partial satisfaction, property given during lifetime is valued as of the time the devisee came into possession or enjoyment of the property or as of the time of death of the testator, whichever occurs first.
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 43-8-231
What does Code of Alabama § 43-8-231 cover?
Section 43-8-231 ("Ademption by Satisfaction.") 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 § 43-8-231?
A common citation format is "Code of Alabama § 43-8-231" (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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How does Alabama § 43-8-231 apply to my situation?
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