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May 16, 2026 Probate: 1258 Lee Street, Alexander City, AL | Alabama | NoticeRegistry

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Probate — 1258 Lee Street, Alexander City, AL (2026-0032)

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The personal representative, Jewell Brooks Russell, was granted Letters Testamentary for the estate of Tommie Lee Gates on April 21, 2026. Creditors must present claims within the legal time limit or their claims will be barred.

Key Takeaways

Letters Testamentary granted April 21, 2026
Creditors must present claims within time allowed by law
Claims not timely presented will be barred
Personal Representative: Jewell Brooks Russell

Published: May 16, 2026 · 3 days ago
Category: Probate
City: Alexander City
Address: 1258 Lee Street, Alexander City, AL

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10 probate notices in Alexander City (last 12 months)

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If you don't respond

If a creditor does not present a claim within the time allowed by law (as stated in the notice publication in May 2026), their claim will be barred and they will lose the right to be paid from the estate.

What to do next

1
Prepare and submit claim
Gather documentation of your claim and send it promptly to the attorney Mitchell E. Gavin at P.O. Box 248, Alexander City, AL 35011-0248 before the statutory deadline.
2
Consult an attorney
If unsure about your claim's validity or deadline, contact legal counsel or Mitchell E. Gavin for guidance immediately.

Frequently asked questions

Who is the personal representative for Tommie Lee Gates's estate?: Jewell Brooks Russell is the personal representative appointed for the estate.
What is the deadline to present claims against the estate?: Claims must be presented within the time allowed by law; the notice was published May 16, 23 and 30, 2026, indicating claim periods begin then.
Where should creditors send claims or questions?: Contact the attorney Mitchell E. Gavin at 1258 Lee Street, P.O. Box 248, Alexander City, AL 35011-0248 for submission instructions.

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Legal terms in this notice

Letters Testamentary: Court document authorizing the personal representative to administer the deceased's estate.

Full Notice Text

PUBLIC NOTICE

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF TALLAPOOSA COUNTY, ALABAMA
IN RE: THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF TOMMIE LEE GATES, DECEASED.
CASE NUMBER 2026-0032
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT TO BE PUBLISHED BY PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE

Letters Testamentary on the estate of said deceased having been granted to the undersigned on the 21st day of April, 2026, by the Honorable Talmadge East, Judge of the Probate Court of Tallapoosa County, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said estate are hereby required to present the same within time allowed by law or the same will be barred.
Jewell Brooks Russell
Personal Representative

Mitchell E. Gavin
Attorney for Personal Representative
1258 Lee Street, P.O. Box 248
Alexander City, Alabama 35011-0248

Alex City Outlook: 
May 16, 23 and 30, 2026
EST/GATES, T.

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