Who was appointed personal representative for Donald W. Duke's estate?

Chris Duke (aka Christopher Duke) was appointed personal representative on May 11, 2026.

How do I present a claim against the estate?

Send your claim to the estate attorney or file it with the Shelby County Probate Court according to Alabama law; contact the attorney listed for specifics.

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

Your claim will be barred under Alabama law, and you will likely be unable to recover the debt from the estate.

Probate — 113 North Main Street, Columbiana, AL (PR-2026-000532)

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The Shelby County Probate Court appointed Chris (Christopher) Duke as personal representative for the estate of Donald W. Duke on May 11, 2026. Creditors with claims against the estate must present them within the time allowed by law or risk being barred.

Key Takeaways

Personal representative appointed May 11, 2026
Creditors must present claims or be barred
Claims are against the estate of Donald W. Duke
Attorney contact: J. Frank Head, Columbiana

Published: May 17, 2026 · 2 days ago
Category: Probate
City: Columbiana
Address: 113 North Main Street, Columbiana, AL

Case #

PR-2026-000532

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If you don't respond

If a creditor does not present a claim within the time allowed by law, the claim will be barred and the creditor will likely lose the right to collect from the estate.

What to do next

1
Prepare and submit your claim
Prepare your written claim and submit it to the Shelby County Probate Court or the estate attorney before the statutory deadline; attorney contact: J. Frank Head, (205) 669-6783.
2
Contact the estate attorney
Call J. Frank Head or Sarah E. Head at (205) 669-6783 for filing instructions and documentation requirements.
3
Verify filing deadlines
Confirm the exact statutory deadline with the Probate Court or attorney immediately to avoid your claim being barred.

Frequently asked questions

Who was appointed personal representative for Donald W. Duke's estate?: Chris Duke (aka Christopher Duke) was appointed personal representative on May 11, 2026.
How do I present a claim against the estate?: Send your claim to the estate attorney or file it with the Shelby County Probate Court according to Alabama law; contact the attorney listed for specifics.
What happens if I miss the deadline to present a claim?: Your claim will be barred under Alabama law, and you will likely be unable to recover the debt from the estate.

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Legal terms in this notice

Letters of Testamentary: Court document authorizing a personal representative to administer a deceased person's estate.
Personal Representative: Person appointed to manage and settle the deceased's estate under court supervision.

Full Notice Text

PUBLIC NOTICE

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF SHELBY COUNTY, ALABAMA 
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: DONALD W. DUKE, DECEASED 
CASE NO. PR-2026-000532 NOTICE TO CREDITORS 

Letters of Testamentary of said deceased having been granted to the undersigned on the 11th 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. 
CHRIS DUKE (AKA CHRISTOPHER DUKE), the Personal Representative(s) of the estate of DONALD W. DUKE, deceased 
Case No. PR-2026-000532 

/s/Allison S. Boyd 
ALLISON S. BOYD 
JUDGE OF PROBATE 
Attorney 
J. FRANK HEAD ESQ. 
113 NORTH MAIN STREET 
P. O. BOX 587 
COLUMBIANA, AL 35051 
(205) 669-6783 
SARAH E. HEAD ESQ. 
113 NORTH MAIN STREET 
P.O. BOX 587 
COLUMBIANA, AL 35051 
205-669-6783 

Shelby County Reporter: 
May 17, 24 and 31, 2026
EST/DUKE,