2009 Alabama Code
Title 43 — WILLS AND DECEDENTS' ESTATES.
Chapter 8 — PROBATE CODE.
Section 43-8-172 Protection of bona fide purchasers, etc.
Section 43-8-172Protection of bona fide purchasers, etc.
Any will which is not propounded for probate in this state within 12 months from the date of the death of the testator shall be inoperative and void as to bona fide purchasers, mortgagees or pledgees (and those claiming under them) of property or any interest therein from the executors, administrators, heirs at law, devisees, distributees of the estate of such deceased or anyone claiming under them, provided such purchasers acquire their interest in such property prior to the time such will is propounded for probate in this state and without actual notice of such will.
The provisions of this section shall not affect the right of any beneficiary entitled thereto under any such will to follow the proceeds from the sale of any such property in lieu of such property in the hands of the executors, administrators, heirs at law or distributees of such estate.
(Acts 1939, No. 42, p. 45; Code 1940, T. 61, §51; Code 1975, §43-1-49.)Disclaimer: These codes may not be the most recent version. Alabama may have more current or accurate information. We make no warranties or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness, or adequacy of the information contained on this site or the information linked to on the state site. Please check official sources.
