What does it mean that Letters of Administration were granted?

It means the court appointed an administrator to handle the deceased's estate because no executor was named.

How do I present a claim against the estate?

File your claim with the Barbour County Probate Court and provide supporting documents to the estate's attorney, Karen S. Benefield.

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

Your claim will be barred and you will likely lose the ability to recover from the estate.

Probate — 115 W. Broad St., Eufaula, AL (E2025-0015)

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The Barbour County Probate Court issued Letters of Administration for the estate of Ludie Bell Benton on April 22, 2026, and requests that anyone with claims present them within the legally allowed time or they will be barred.

Key Takeaways

Letters of Administration issued April 22, 2026
Claims against the estate must be presented timely
Claims not filed within the legal time will be barred
Attorney Karen S. Benefield represents the estate

Published: May 14, 2026 · 1 week ago
Category: Probate
City: Eufaula
Address: 115 W. Broad St., Eufaula, AL

Case #

E2025-0015

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If you don't respond

If you have a claim and do not present it within the time allowed by law, the claim will be barred and you will lose the right to recover from the estate.

What to do next

1
Contact the estate attorney
Call Karen S. Benefield at (334) 688-0222 or (334) 688-0322 to discuss filing your claim.
2
File your claim with Probate Court
Submit your claim and supporting documents to the Barbour County Probate Court before the statutory deadline (file immediately; deadline not specified in notice).

Frequently asked questions

What does it mean that Letters of Administration were granted?: It means the court appointed an administrator to handle the deceased's estate because no executor was named.
How do I present a claim against the estate?: File your claim with the Barbour County Probate Court and provide supporting documents to the estate's attorney, Karen S. Benefield.
What happens if I miss the deadline to file a claim?: Your claim will be barred and you will likely lose the ability to recover from the estate.

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Legal terms in this notice

Letters of Administration: A court document appointing someone to manage and distribute a deceased person's estate when there's no executor named.

Full Notice Text

PROBATE COURT OFBARBOUR COUNTY,ALABAMACASE NO: E2025-0015ESTATE OFLUDIE BELL BENTON,DeceasedNOTICE OF PUBLICATIONLetters of Administration on the Estate of said deceased having been granted to the undersigned on the 22 day of April, 2026, by the Judge of Probate of Barbour County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against the estate are hereby required to present the same within time allowed by law or the same will be barred./s/ KATRINA LUCASKAREN S. BENEFIELDAttorney at Law, L.L.C.115 W. Broad St.Eufaula, Al 36027(334) 688-0222(334) 688-03225-7, 14, 21-3tc

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