Alabama § 6-6-411 - Executors and Administrators.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 6-6-411 — Executors and Administrators., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 6-6-411. Executors and Administrators.
(a) Executors and administrators may be garnished for debts due by the testator or intestate to the defendant and may have process of garnishment in their representative character.
(b) Executors and administrators may be garnished for debts due by the legatees or distributees, but no judgment can be entered against them until a settlement of the estate, unless they assent to the legacy or admit assets to pay the amount claimed or some portion thereof out of the distributive share of the debtor.
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 6-6-411
What does Code of Alabama § 6-6-411 cover?
Section 6-6-411 ("Executors and Administrators.") 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 § 6-6-411?
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Is this the official text of Alabama law?
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