What is the hearing date to probate the will of James David Huckaby?

The hearing is scheduled for June 23, 2026 at 10:00 AM Central Time in Chambers County Probate Court.

Who filed the petition to probate the will?

Ruth Mincher King filed the petition under oath seeking admission of the instrument as the decedent’s last will.

How was notice of the probate petition given?

Notice is being published in the Valley Times for four successive weeks as ordered by the court.

Probate — Chambers (2026-00073)

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Ruth Mincher King has petitioned Chambers County Probate Court to admit what she says is the last will of James David Huckaby. A hearing to decide whether to probate the will is scheduled for June 23, 2026 at 10:00 AM CT, with public notice published.

Key Takeaways

Hearing to probate will set for June 23, 2026 at 10:00 AM CT
Petitioner: Ruth Mincher King seeking admission of decedent's will
Notice published in the Valley Times for four successive weeks
This proceeding affects distribution of James David Huckaby’s estate

Published: May 18, 2026 · yesterday
Category: Probate
City: Chambers
Case #

2026-00073

Research context

2 probate notices in Chambers (last 12 months)

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If you don't respond

If interested persons do not appear by the hearing on June 23, 2026, they may lose the opportunity to contest admission of the will or assert objections to probate at that hearing.

What to do next

1
Attend the hearing
Appear at Chambers County Probate Court on June 23, 2026 at 10:00 AM CT if you wish to support or object to probate.
2
Consult an attorney
Speak with a probate attorney promptly to learn your rights and prepare any objections before the June 23, 2026 hearing.
3
Review public notice publications
Check the Valley Times issues published over the four successive weeks for additional details or instructions.

Frequently asked questions

What is the hearing date to probate the will of James David Huckaby?: The hearing is scheduled for June 23, 2026 at 10:00 AM Central Time in Chambers County Probate Court.
Who filed the petition to probate the will?: Ruth Mincher King filed the petition under oath seeking admission of the instrument as the decedent’s last will.
How was notice of the probate petition given?: Notice is being published in the Valley Times for four successive weeks as ordered by the court.

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Legal terms in this notice

Probate: Court process to verify a deceased person's will and authorize estate administration.
Petition: A formal written request filed with the court asking for a specific legal action.
Decedent: A person who has died.

Full Notice Text

PUBLIC NOTICE

STATE OF ALABAMA
PROBATE COURT
CHAMBERS COUNTY
 CASE NO. 2026-00073
ORDER FIXING DAY FOR HEARING PROBATE OF WILL

IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION OF RUTH MINCHER KING TO PROBATE AN INSTRUMENT PURPORTED TO BE THE LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT OF JAMES DAVID HUCKABY, DECEASED.
This day came Ruth Mincher King and filed her petition in writing and under oath, praying for an order of this Court, admitting to probate an instrument purporting to be the Last Will and Testament of James David Huckaby, deceased.
It is Ordered, Adjudged and Decreed by the Court that the 23rd day of June, 2026, at 10:00 am central time, be, and the same is hereby fixed by the Court as the day and time for the hearing on the said petition.
It is Further Ordered, Adjudged and Decreed by the Court that notice of the filing of the said application and of the day and time fixed by the Court for the hearing thereon be by publication in the Valley Times for four successive weeks for the following:
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