Haleyville and Hamilton firm serving Northwest Alabama since 1971. Handles probate administration and represents executors and families, along with trust administration, wills, living and testamentary trusts, powers of attorney and advance directives.
Hamilton is in Marion County.
Probate in Marion County
Probate Court Record
Marion County Probate Court
Marion County
Phone
Hours
Monday-Friday 8:00 AM-4:30 PM
Office
132 Military Street South, Hamilton, AL 35570
Website
Self-represented filing
Allowed
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Verified October 15, 2026 · Source
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How Do I Settle a Trust?
Settling a trust in Alabama happens outside court: the trustee acts under the state's Uniform Trust CodeAla. Code § 19-3B-101 et seq.Verified Oct 17, 2026View source, notifies the beneficiaries within 60 daysAla. Code §§ 19-3B-813, 19-3B-1005Verified Sep 15, 2026View source, then pays the debts and distributes under the trust's terms.
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In Alabama, trustee compensation follows "reasonable compensation" (UTC § 708 or equivalent)Ala. Code § 19-3B-708Verified Sep 18, 2026View source unless the trust instrument sets a different amount.
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How Do I Settle an Estate?
Settling an estate in Alabama: the personal representative files the estate inventory within 60 daysAla. Code §§ 43-2-835, 43-2-836Verified Sep 15, 2026View source of appointment; creditors have 6 monthsAla. Code §§ 43-2-60, 43-2-61, 43-2-350, 43-2-354, 43-2-371Verified Oct 18, 2026View source to present claims; a simple estate closes in 6 months to 12 months.
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Alabama requires a final state income tax return for the decedent alongside the federal Form 1040Ala. Code § 40-18-5Verified Sep 20, 2026View source; a federal estate tax return (Form 706) is required only for estates above $15,000,00026 USC 2001(c), 2010; P.L. 119-21 §70106Verified Sep 15, 2026View source.
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Inherited assets in Alabama take a basis reset to fair market value on the date of death26 USC § 1014Verified Sep 15, 2026View source, and the gain on a later sale faces ordinary income tax at the state's regular ratesAla. Code § 40-18-5 (graduated 2%/4%/5% individual income tax) — ADOR rate FAQVerified Sep 15, 2026View source.
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