Alabama § 43-8-52 - Controversy as to Advancements - Proceedings and Answer Upon Death of Distributee.
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§ 43-8-52. Controversy as to Advancements - Proceedings and Answer Upon Death of Distributee.
In case of the death of any distributee or heir alleged to have received advancements, his or her legal representatives or heirs at law shall be required to report or answer in the same manner as set forth in Section 43-8-51; and if they are residents of this state, notice must be given by citation, and if nonresidents, by publication, as provided for in cases embraced in Section 43-8-51. If any of the heirs at law of such deceased distributee or heir are minors or persons of unsound mind, the probate court must appoint a suitable guardian ad litem for them, who shall deny the allegation contained in such application, and demand proof thereof.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Code of Alabama § 43-8-52 cover?
Section 43-8-52 ("Controversy as to Advancements - Proceedings and Answer Upon Death of Distributee.") 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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