Who was appointed to administer Sidney L. Chapman's estate?

Sidney Lanier Chapman, Jr. was appointed as personal representative (executor) of the estate.

What should a creditor do after seeing this notice?

Submit the creditor's claim against the estate within the time allowed by law to the probate court or the personal representative.

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

The claim will be barred and you likely cannot recover from the estate if not timely presented.

Probate — Eufaula (E-25-0130)

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The probate court granted Letters Testamentary for the estate of Sidney L. Chapman to Sidney L. Chapman, Jr. Creditors must present claims within the legal time limit or they will be barred from recovery.

Key Takeaways

Letters Testamentary granted to Sidney Lanier Chapman, Jr.
Creditors must file claims within the time allowed by law
Claims not timely presented will be barred
Notice issued in Eufaula Probate Court, case E-25-0130

Published: May 14, 2026 · 1 week ago
Category: Probate
City: Eufaula
Case #: E-25-0130

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If you don't respond

If a creditor does not present their claim within the time allowed by law following this notice, their claim will be barred and they may lose the right to recover from the estate.

What to do next

1
Contact the personal representative
Reach out to Sidney Lanier Chapman, Jr. (through attorney Joel P. Smith, Jr.) to present your claim and request filing instructions.
2
File your claim promptly
Prepare and submit your claim to the Barbour County Probate Court within the time allowed by law to avoid being barred.
3
Consult an attorney
If unsure about your claim or deadlines, contact Joel P. Smith, Jr., attorney for the personal representative, for guidance.

Frequently asked questions

Who was appointed to administer Sidney L. Chapman's estate?: Sidney Lanier Chapman, Jr. was appointed as personal representative (executor) of the estate.
What should a creditor do after seeing this notice?: Submit the creditor's claim against the estate within the time allowed by law to the probate court or the personal representative.
What happens if I miss the deadline to present a claim?: The claim will be barred and you likely cannot recover from the estate if not timely presented.

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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.
Personal Representative: Person appointed by the court to administer the estate and handle claims and distributions.

Full Notice Text

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF BARBOUR COUNTY, ALABAMAEUFAULA DIVISIONCASE NO.  E-25-0130IN THE MATTER OF:	THE ESTATE OF	SIDNEY L. CHAPMAN,	DECEASED.NOTICE TO CREDITORS     Letters Testamentary of Sidney L. Chapman, deceased, having been granted to Sidney Lanier Chapman, Jr., on the 25th day of January, 2026, by the Hon. Susan H. Shorter, Judge of Probate of Barbour County, Alabama, 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.				/s/ Joel P. Smith, Jr. Joel P. Smith, Jr. Attorney for Sidney Lanier Chapman, Jr.,Personal Representative5-7, 14, 21-3tc

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