Who is the personal representative for this estate?

Phillip Earl Brantley has been appointed personal representative.

How do I present a claim against this estate?

Send your claim to the estate attorney, Michael T. Atchison, at P.O. Box 822, Columbiana, AL, or file per probate court procedures.

What happens if I miss the deadline to file a claim?

The notice states claims not presented within the legal time will be barred, meaning you likely lose the right to payment.

Probate — P.O. Box 822, Columbiana, AL (PR-2026-001028)

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The Shelby County Probate Court appointed Phillip Earl Brantley as personal representative for the estate of Shirley W. Brantley. Creditors must present claims within the time allowed by law or their claims will be barred.

Key Takeaways

Personal representative appointed: Phillip Earl Brantley
Case number PR-2026-001028
Creditors must present claims or be barred
Letters of testamentary granted April 28, 2026
Attorney contact: Michael T. Atchison, P.O. Box 822, Columbiana

Published: May 10, 2026 · 1 week ago
Category: Probate
City: Columbiana
Address

P.O. Box 822, Columbiana, AL

Case #

PR-2026-001028

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If you don't respond

If creditors do not present their claims within the time allowed by law (per statute following letters granted April 28, 2026), their claims will be barred and they may lose the right to payment.

What to do next

1
Contact the estate attorney
Call Michael T. Atchison at (205) 669-9268 or mail claims to P.O. Box 822, Columbiana, AL 35051.
2
Prepare and submit claim promptly
Gather supporting documents and present your claim within the legally allowed time following April 28, 2026.

Frequently asked questions

Who is the personal representative for this estate?: Phillip Earl Brantley has been appointed personal representative.
How do I present a claim against this estate?: Send your claim to the estate attorney, Michael T. Atchison, at P.O. Box 822, Columbiana, AL, or file per probate court procedures.
What happens if I miss the deadline to file a claim?: The notice states claims not presented within the legal time will be barred, meaning you likely lose the right to payment.

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Legal terms in this notice

Letters of Testamentary: Court document authorizing the personal representative to administer the deceased's estate.
Personal Representative: Person appointed by the court to manage estate affairs and distribute assets.

Full Notice Text

PUBLIC NOTICE

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF SHELBY COUNTY, ALABAMA 
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: 
SHIRLEY W. BRANTLEY, DECEASED 
CASE NO. PR-2026-001028 
NOTICE TO CREDITORS 

Letters of Testamentary of said deceased having been granted to the undersigned on the 28th 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. 
PHILLIP EARL BRANTLEY, the Personal Representative(s) of the estate of SHIRLEY W. BRANTLEY, deceased 
Case No. PR-2026-001028 

/s/Allison S. Boyd 
ALLISON S. BOYD 
JUDGE OF PROBATE 
Attorney 
MICHAEL T. ATCHISON ESQ. 
P.O. BOX 822 
COLUMBIANA, AL 35051 
(205) 669-9268 

Shelby County Reporter: 
May 3, 10 and 17, 2026
EST/BRANTLEY, S.