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Terms Used In Alabama Code 43-2-581

  • Affidavit: A written statement of facts confirmed by the oath of the party making it, before a notary or officer having authority to administer oaths.
  • Assets: (1) The property comprising the estate of a deceased person, or (2) the property in a trust account.
  • Executor: A male person named in a will to carry out the decedent
  • Testator: A male person who leaves a will at death.
  • writing: includes typewriting and printing on paper. See Alabama Code 1-1-1

The application for such purpose must be in writing, verified by affidavit; must set forth the applicant’s claim and must allege a sufficiency of assets in the hands of such executor or administrator to pay the same after discharging the debts of the testator, charges on his estate and other legacies entitled to priority of payment.