Probate in Madison County

Probate Court Record

Madison County Probate Court

Madison County

Hours

Monday-Friday 8:30 AM-4:30 PM

Office

1918 North Memorial Parkway, Huntsville, AL 35801

Self-represented filing

Allowed

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Verified October 15, 2026 · Source

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Trust Litigation Firms Serving Madison County

Greensboro Avenue practice a short walk from the Tuscaloosa County Probate Court, taking estates in Tuscaloosa County and across Alabama. Luke Barry handles probate from petition to closing, trust and estate administration with accountings and estate tax returns, and will contests and trust disputes. Flat fees are quoted before work starts.

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Downtown Birmingham firm in the Renasant Bank Building, a short walk from the Jefferson County Courthouse, practicing mainly in Jefferson and Shelby counties with estates open in 47 Alabama counties. Lindsey Eastwood handles probate and estate administration and litigates will contests, undue influence claims, beneficiary designation disputes and fiduciary breaches by executors and trustees.

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Prattville sole-practitioner firm on East Main Street serving Autauga, Elmore and Montgomery counties. Walker N. Kowalchyk represents executors, trustees, heirs and beneficiaries in will contests, executor and trustee disputes and disputes over distributions, and assists with probate and estate administration, wills, trusts and powers of attorney.

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Estate planning and estate litigation firm with offices in Mobile, Foley and Birmingham, serving clients throughout Alabama in probate and circuit courts. Opens, administers and closes estates, and litigates will contests, trust disputes, removal of executors and trustees, and breach of fiduciary duty claims. Offers free consultations, virtual meetings and home or hospital visits.

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Birmingham estate and probate practice founded by Kristin R. Waters, serving clients throughout Alabama. Guides executors and personal representatives through estate administration, represents trustees, and handles will contests, trustee removal and surcharge actions, beneficiary disputes and estate creditor claims. Offers phone and video consultations.

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