Who was appointed personal representative for this estate?

James Earl Branch was appointed personal representative on May 6, 2026.

How do I present a claim against this estate?

Submit your claim to the probate court or the personal representative before the statutory deadline; contact attorney Clint C. Thomas for details.

What is the case number for this probate matter?

The case number is PR-2026-001116.

Probate — P. O. Box 1422, Calera, AL (PR-2026-001116)

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The Shelby County Probate Court appointed James Earl Branch as personal representative for the estate of James Elbert Branch on May 6, 2026. Creditors must present claims against the estate within the time allowed by law or their claims will be barred.

Key Takeaways

Personal representative appointed May 6, 2026
Creditors must present claims or be barred
Case number PR-2026-001116
Attorney contact: Clint C. Thomas, P.O. Box 1422, Calera

Published: May 17, 2026 · 4 days ago
Category: Probate
City: Calera
Address: P. O. Box 1422, Calera, AL

Case #

PR-2026-001116

Research context

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If you don't respond

If creditors do not present claims within the time allowed by law, their claims will be barred; the notice was published May 17, 24 and 31, 2026.

What to do next

1
Contact the personal representative or attorney
Call attorney Clint C. Thomas at (205) 668-4546 or mail to P.O. Box 1422, Calera, AL to discuss presenting your claim.
2
File your claim promptly
Prepare and submit your claim to Shelby County Probate Court before the statutory deadline referenced in this notice (published May 17, 24 and 31, 2026).

Frequently asked questions

Who was appointed personal representative for this estate?: James Earl Branch was appointed personal representative on May 6, 2026.
How do I present a claim against this estate?: Submit your claim to the probate court or the personal representative before the statutory deadline; contact attorney Clint C. Thomas for details.
What is the case number for this probate matter?: The case number is PR-2026-001116.

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Legal terms in this notice

Letters of Administration: Court papers authorizing someone to manage a deceased person's estate when there's no will.
Personal Representative: The person appointed to collect assets, pay debts, and distribute the estate.
Barred: Legal cutoff that prevents a claim from being enforced if not filed in time.

Full Notice Text

PUBLIC NOTICE

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: 
JAMES ELBERT BRANCH DECEDENT 
PROBATE COURT 
SHELBY COUNTY 
NOTICE TO CREDITORS 

Letters of Administration of said deceased having been granted to the undersigned on the 6th day of May, 2026, by the Hon. ALLISON S. BOYD, Judge of the Probate Court of Shelby County, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said estate are hereby required to present the same within the time allowed by law or the same will be barred. 
JAMES EARL BRANCH, the Personal Representative(s) of the Estate of JAMES ELBERT BRANCH, deceased Case No. PR-2026-001116 

/s/Allison S. Boyd 
ALLISON S. BOYD 
JUDGE OF PROBATE 
Attorney 
CLINT C. THOMAS ESQ. 
P. O. BOX 1422 
CALERA, AL 35040 
(205) 668-4546 

Shelby County Reporter: 
May 17, 24 and 31, 2026
EST/BRANCH, J.

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