FAQs for Alabama Probate

Probate laws vary state to state so it is important that you understand the laws in your state.  There are key differences that make dealing with probate in Alabama unique.

1. Can Probate be avoided in Alabama?

In Alabama, you can avoid Probate if you set up a trust or if you own property jointly with someone else, which includes the “right of survivorship.” Otherwise, you will most likely have to go through probate when someone passes away.

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2. How long does Probate Take in Alabama?

The probate process in Alabama can be frustratingly long. It can take anywhere from 9 months to over 2 years, depending upon the complexity of the estate, the number of heirs, and the speed of the local court administering the case. If the Will is being contested, probate can drag on for even longer – sometimes taking several years. And that was pre-pandemic so now we are seeing more delays. ProbateCash can get you funded long before the probate process is completed.

3. How can I speed up the probate process in Alabama?

Unfortunately, there is no real way to speed up the probate process, as it is required to go through the Courts, which are currently backlogged. However, ProbateCash can be the ideal solution to access a portion of your inheritance while you wait for the estate to close and disburse. The experienced professionals at ProbateCash can guide you through the process, making it easy to get the money you need as quickly as the same day.

4. Can I get a Probate Advance in Alabama?

Yes. ProbateCash works in all fifty states and in all of Alabama’s counties, including, but not limited to the following:

• Autauga County, AL
• Baldwin County, AL
• Barbour County, AL
• Bibb County, AL
• Blount County, AL
• Bullock County, AL
• Butler County, AL
• Calhoun County, AL
• Chambers County, AL
• Cherokee County, AL
• Chilton County, AL
• Choctaw County, AL
• Clarke County, AL
• Clay County, AL
• Cleburne County, AL
• Coffee County, AL
• Colbert County, AL
• Conecuh County, AL
• Coosa County, AL
• Covington County, AL
• Crenshaw County, AL
• Cullman County, AL
• Dale County, AL
• Dallas County, AL
• DeKalb County, AL
• Elmore County, AL
• Escambia County, AL
• Etowah County, AL
• Fayette County, AL
• Franklin County, AL
• Geneva County, AL
• Greene County, AL
• Hale County, AL
• Henry County, AL
• Houston County, AL
• Jackson County, AL
• Jefferson County, AL
• Lamar County, AL
• Lauderdale County, AL
• Lawrence County, AL
• Lee County, AL
• Limestone County, AL
• Lowndes County, AL
• Macon County, AL
• Madison County, AL
• Marengo County, AL
• Marion County, AL
• Marshall County, AL
• Mobile County, AL
• Monroe County, AL
• Montgomery County, AL
• Morgan County, AL
• Perry County, AL
• Pike County, AL
• Pikens County, AL
• Randolph County, AL
• Russell County, AL
• Shelby County, AL
• St. Clair County, AL
• Sumter County, AL
• Talladega County, AL
• Tallapoosa County, AL
• Tuscaloosa County, AL
• Walker County, AL
• Washington County, AL
• Winston County, AL
• Wilcox County, AL

5. Does Alabama have an estate tax?

No, Alabama does not have an estate tax. The following states do have an estate tax:

• Connecticut
• Illinois
• Maine
• Maryland
• Minnesota
• New York
• Oregon
• Rhode Island
• Vermont
• Washington (state)

6. Does Alabama have an inheritance tax?

No, Alabama does not have an inheritance tax. The following states do have an inheritance tax:

• Iowa
• Kentucky
• Maryland
• Nebraska
• New Jersey
• Pennsylvania