Until termination of the appointment, a personal representative has the same power over the title to property of the estate, subject to Sections 43-2-843 and 43-2-844, that an absolute owner would have, in trust however, for the benefit of the creditors and others interested in the estate. This power may be exercised without notice, hearing, or order of court.
Ala. Code § 43-2-839
Powers of Personal Representatives; in General.
Applied in 1 court decision — leading case Estate of Chism v. Eldridge (In Re Eldridge) (2006)
Most recently applied in Estate of Chism v. Eldridge (In Re Eldridge) (August 2006)
(Acts 1993, No. 93-722, p. 1411, §10.)
Official source: Alabama Legislature (ALISON). Reproduced from public-domain Alabama statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.