Who is the personal representative for Esther B. Shaw's estate?

Jerry L. Shaw Jr. is the personal representative named in this notice.

Where do I send a claim against the estate?

Send your claim to the estate's attorney, Grace Graham, PO Box 587, Columbiana, AL 35051, or contact (205) 669-6783.

What happens if I don't file my claim on time?

Your claim will be barred under Alabama probate law and you will likely be unable to collect from the estate.

Probate — PO Box 587, Columbiana, AL (PR-2026-000536)

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The Shelby County Probate Court has granted Letters Testamentary for the estate of Esther B. Shaw, and creditors are notified to submit claims against the estate within the time allowed by law or their claims will be barred.

Key Takeaways

Letters Testamentary granted April 27, 2026
Creditors must present claims within the legal time limit
Claims not timely submitted will be barred
Personal representative: Jerry L. Shaw Jr.

Published: May 10, 2026 · 1 week ago
Category: Probate
City: Columbiana
Address: PO Box 587, Columbiana, AL

Case #

PR-2026-000536

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If you don't respond

If claims are not presented within the time allowed by law (per Alabama probate deadlines), those claims will be legally barred and the claimant will lose the right to collect from the estate.

What to do next

1
Prepare and submit your claim
Prepare a written statement of your claim and submit it promptly to Attorney Grace Graham, PO Box 587, Columbiana, AL 35051.
2
Contact the estate attorney
Call Grace Graham at (205) 669-6783 to ask about the estate, claim procedures, and any applicable deadlines.
3
Consult an attorney if needed
If your claim is substantial or disputed, consult a probate attorney immediately to preserve your rights under Alabama law.

Frequently asked questions

Who is the personal representative for Esther B. Shaw's estate?: Jerry L. Shaw Jr. is the personal representative named in this notice.
Where do I send a claim against the estate?: Send your claim to the estate's attorney, Grace Graham, PO Box 587, Columbiana, AL 35051, or contact (205) 669-6783.
What happens if I don't file my claim on time?: Your claim will be barred under Alabama probate law and you will likely be unable to collect from the estate.

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Legal terms in this notice

Letters Testamentary: Court document authorizing the personal representative to administer the decedent's estate.
Personal Representative: Person appointed to manage the estate, pay debts, and distribute assets.

Full Notice Text

PUBLIC NOTICE

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF SHELBY COUNTY, ALABAMA 
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: ESTHER B. SHAW, deceased 
CASE NO. PR-2026-000536 
NOTICE TO CREDITORS 

Letters of Testamentary of said deceased having been granted to the undersigned on the 27th day of April, 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. 
JERRY L. SHAW JR., the Personal Representative(s) of the estate of ESTHER B. SHAW, deceased 
Case No. PR-2026-000536 

/s/Allison S. Boyd 
ALLISON S. BOYD 
JUDGE OF PROBATE 
Attorney 
GRACE GRAHAM ESQ. 
PO BOX 587 
COLUMBIANA, AL 35051 
(205) 669-6783 

Shelby County Reporter: 
May 3, 10 and 17, 2026
EST/SHAW, E.