Probate — Birmingham (26BHM00942)
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The Probate Court of Jefferson County granted Letters Testamentary for the estate of Jerome L. Sherr on May 8, 2026. Creditors must file itemized, verified claims within six months of that date or their claims will be barred.
Key Takeaways
- Letters Testamentary granted May 8, 2026
- Creditors must file verified claims within six months
- Claims filed at the Jefferson County Probate Judge's office
- Failure to file by the deadline bars payment
Deadline · Claims Deadline
November 8, 2026
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- Published
- Category
- Probate
- City
- Birmingham
- Case #
- 26BHM00942
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Creditors who do not file an itemized, verified statement of claim within six months from May 8, 2026 will have their claims barred and will be prohibited from receiving payment.
What to do next
- 1
Prepare a verified, itemized claim
Document the debt amount and grounds, and sign a sworn statement before filing by November 8, 2026 (six months from May 8, 2026).
- 2
File the claim with the Probate Court
Deliver the verified claim to the office of the Judge of Probate, Jefferson County, before the six-month deadline.
- 3
Contact the Personal Representative
Reach out to Matthew P. Sherr to discuss the claim and provide supporting documentation prior to the deadline.
Frequently asked questions
- Who must file a claim against Jerome L. Sherr's estate?
- Anyone who believes the estate owes them money should file an itemized, verified claim with the Probate Judge's office.
- What is the deadline to file a creditor claim?
- Claims must be filed within six months from May 8, 2026.
- Where do I file my claim?
- File an itemized, verified statement of claim in the office of the Judge of Probate, Jefferson County.
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Legal terms in this notice
- Letters Testamentary
- Court authorization allowing the personal representative to manage and distribute the decedent's estate.
- Personal Representative
- Person appointed to administer the estate, pay debts, and distribute assets under the will.
- Verified statement of claim
- A written claim sworn to be true, itemizing amount owed to the creditor.
Full Notice Text
Case No. 26BHM00942NOTICE TO CREDITORSIn the Probate Court of Jefferson County, AlabamaIn the matter of the Estate of: JEROME L. SHERR, Deceased Letters Testamentary upon last will and testament 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.MATTHEW P. SHERR Personal RepresentativeAla.Ms.- May 13, 20, 27, 2026