Ala. Code § 43-2-333

The executor or administrator must pay, at the end of each year, to the owner or owners of such share or shares a proportionate share of the profits arising from such estate, and is entitled to a credit for same; but if it shall appear, on a settlement of his accounts, that he has not paid the same, a decree therefor in favor of the owner or owners must be rendered by the probate court.