Florence practice serving the Shoals, led by attorney Nathan Ryan. Administers estates for named personal representatives and for families of people who left no will, defends wills against challenges, and brings trust and estate litigation against fraudulent wills and trust amendments. Offers a free consultation and virtual appointments.
Florence is in Lauderdale County.
Probate in Lauderdale County
Probate Court Record
Lauderdale County Probate Court
Lauderdale County
Phone
Hours
Monday-Friday 8:00 AM-5:00 PM
Office
200 South Court Street, Florence, AL 35630
Website
Self-represented filing
Allowed
How to file probate in Lauderdale County →
Verified October 15, 2026 · Source
Do I need a lawyer for probate in Lauderdale County? →Settling an estate in Lauderdale County →
Forms for Planning and Settling an Estate in Alabama
Free Alabama forms to plan or settle an estate: a will, trust, powers of attorney, TOD deed and the probate forms. Prepare each form for Alabama.
Tools for Planning and Settling an Estate in Alabama
Free calculators and checklists to plan or settle an estate in Alabama: will and trust costs, probate, executor pay and taxes. Run each tool for Alabama.
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.
See the Steps
What's Fair Trustee Compensation?
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.
Calculate the Fee
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.
See the Steps