Who is the personal representative of Linda Gail McKnight Horton's estate?

Lisa Carr is the appointed personal representative.

How do creditors present a claim against this estate?

Creditors should submit their claim in writing to the estate through the personal representative or the estate attorney before the legal deadline.

What happens if I miss the claim filing deadline?

If you fail to present your claim within the time allowed by law, the claim will be barred and you cannot enforce it against the estate.

Probate — P.O. Box 1755, Columbiana, AL (PR-2026-001111)

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The Shelby County Probate Court has granted Letters Testamentary for the estate of Linda Gail McKnight Horton, and the personal representative, Lisa Carr, notifies creditors to present claims within the legal time limit or be barred.

Key Takeaways

Letters Testamentary granted May 4, 2026
Creditors must present claims or lose rights
Personal Representative: Lisa Carr
Attorney: Jill T. Karle, P.O. Box 1755, Columbiana

Published: May 10, 2026 · 1 week ago
Category: Probate
City: Columbiana
Address: P.O. Box 1755, Columbiana, AL

Case #

PR-2026-001111

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If you don't respond

If claims are not presented within the time allowed by law (per notice publication dates May 10–24, 2026), those claims will be barred and unenforceable against the estate.

What to do next

1
Prepare and submit your claim
Gather documentation and submit your written claim to the personal representative or estate attorney Jill T. Karle before the statutory deadline following publication (noted May 10–24, 2026).
2
Contact the estate attorney
Call Jill T. Karle at (205) 605-8800 or mail to P.O. Box 1755, Columbiana, AL 35051 for claim filing instructions.

Frequently asked questions

Who is the personal representative of Linda Gail McKnight Horton's estate?: Lisa Carr is the appointed personal representative.
How do creditors present a claim against this estate?: Creditors should submit their claim in writing to the estate through the personal representative or the estate attorney before the legal deadline.
What happens if I miss the claim filing deadline?: If you fail to present your claim within the time allowed by law, the claim will be barred and you cannot enforce it against the estate.

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Legal terms in this notice

Letters Testamentary: Court document authorizing the personal representative to manage and settle the deceased's estate.

Full Notice Text

PUBLIC NOTICE

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF SHELBY COUNTY, ALABAMA 
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: 
LINDA GAIL MCKNIGHT HORTON, DECEASED 
CASE NO. PR-2026-001111 
NOTICE TO CREDITORS 

Letters of Testamentary of said deceased having been granted to the undersigned on the 4th 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. 
LISA CARR, the Personal Representative(s) of the estate of LINDA GAIL MCKNIGHT HORTON, deceased 
Case No. PR-2026-001111 

/s/Allison S. Boyd 
ALLISON S. BOYD 
JUDGE OF PROBATE 
Attorney 
JILL T. KARLE ESQ. 
P.O. BOX 1755 
COLUMBIANA, AL 35051 
(205) 605-8800 

Shelby County Reporter: 
May 10, 17 and 24, 2026
EST/HORTON, L.