Probate — Birmingham (26BHM00694)
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The personal representative was appointed for the estate of Charles Earnest Steel on May 8, 2026; creditors must file verified, itemized claims within six months of that date or lose the right to payment. This notice informs potential claimants of the filing requirement and deadline.
Key Takeaways
- Letters of Administration granted May 8, 2026
- Creditors must file verified, itemized claims
- Six-month filing deadline from May 8, 2026
- Failure to file bars the claim and payment
Deadline · Claims Deadline
November 8, 2026
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- Published
- Category
- Probate
- City
- Birmingham
- Case #
- 26BHM00694
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Claims not filed in the Probate Court within six months of May 8, 2026 (by November 8, 2026) will be barred and payment will be prohibited.
What to do next
- 1
Prepare an itemized, verified claim
List the amount owed and supporting documentation, and have the claim verified before filing.
- 2
File with Jefferson County Probate Court
Submit the claim to the Judge of Probate's office in Jefferson County by November 8, 2026.
- 3
Contact the Personal Representative
Reach out to Betty Steel (Personal Representative) to discuss the claim and request any needed information.
Frequently asked questions
- Who must file a claim against this estate?
- Anyone owed money by the decedent (creditors) must file an itemized, verified claim in Probate Court.
- What is the deadline to file a claim?
- Claims must be filed within six months of May 8, 2026, which is November 8, 2026.
- Where do I file my claim?
- File an itemized, verified statement with the Judge of Probate in Jefferson County, Alabama.
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Legal terms in this notice
- Letters of Administration
- Court document appointing a person to manage a decedent's estate when there's no executor named.
- Personal Representative
- The person appointed by the court to administer the estate and handle claims and distributions.
Full Notice Text
Case No. 26BHM00694NOTICE TO CREDITORSIn the Probate Court of Jefferson County, AlabamaIn the matter of the Estate of: CHARLES EARNEST STEEL, Deceased Letters of Administration upon the Estate of said decedent, having been granted to the undersigned on the 8th day of May, 2026, by the Honorable Yashiba Blanchard, Judge of the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons having Claims against said Estate are required to file an itemized and verified statement of such claim in the office of the said Judge of Probate within six months from above date, or said claim will be barred and payment prohibited.BETTY STEEL Personal RepresentativeAla.Ms.- May 13, 20, 27, 2026