Who do I contact about filing a claim against Linda Goode's estate?

Contact the estate's personal representative, Paul Goode, or the St. Clair County Probate Court in Ashville for filing instructions.

What happens if I miss the time allowed to present a claim?

Your claim will be barred, meaning you likely cannot recover the debt from the estate.

Where was the appointment of the personal representative issued?

The appointment (Letters Testamentary) was issued by the St. Clair County Probate Judge in Ashville on April 24, 2026.

Probate — Ashville (N-2026-132)

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The probate court appointed Paul Goode as personal representative for Linda Goode's estate on April 24, 2026. Creditors and others with claims against the estate must present them within the time allowed by law or they will be barred.

Key Takeaways

Letters Testamentary issued April 24, 2026
Paul Goode is the personal representative
Anyone with claims must present them in time
Claims not timely presented will be barred

Published: May 7, 2026 · 2 weeks ago
Category: Probate
City: Ashville
Case #: N-2026-132

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If you don't respond

If a person with a claim does not present it within the time allowed by law, their claim will be barred (lost). The notice does not state a specific final deadline.

What to do next

1
Determine if you have a valid claim
Review debts or obligations owed by Linda Goode and gather supporting documents promptly.
2
Contact the personal representative
Reach out to Paul Goode to notify him of your claim and request filing procedures.
3
Consult the probate court for deadlines
Contact the St. Clair County Probate Court in Ashville to learn the exact statutory deadline for presenting claims.

Frequently asked questions

Who do I contact about filing a claim against Linda Goode's estate?: Contact the estate's personal representative, Paul Goode, or the St. Clair County Probate Court in Ashville for filing instructions.
What happens if I miss the time allowed to present a claim?: Your claim will be barred, meaning you likely cannot recover the debt from the estate.
Where was the appointment of the personal representative issued?: The appointment (Letters Testamentary) was issued by the St. Clair County Probate Judge in Ashville on April 24, 2026.

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Legal terms in this notice

Letters Testamentary: Court-issued document authorizing the personal representative to administer the decedent's estate.
Personal Representative: Person appointed to manage and settle the deceased person's estate.
Barred: A claim prevented from being enforced because it was not filed within the allowed time.

Full Notice Text

NOTICE OF  APPOINTMENT TO BE PUBLISHED BY PERSONAL  REPRESENTATIVE IN THE PROBATE COURT FOR ST. CLAIR COUNTY, ALABAMA NORTHERN JUDICIAL DIVISION AT ASHVILLE IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: LINDA GOODE, Deceased. CASE NO. N-2026-132 Letters Testamentary of said deceased having been granted to the undersigned on the 24TH day of APRIL, 2026 by the Honorable Andrew Weathington, Probate Judge of St. Clair County at Ashville, Alabama, 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. PAUL GOODE Personal Representative(s)   The St. Clair Times St. Clair Co., AL April 30, May 7, 14, 2026

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