Who was appointed to handle Gary Lee Martin's estate?

Mary Lisa Martin was appointed personal representative on May 6, 2026.

How do I present a claim against the estate?

File a verified written claim with the probate court within the time allowed by law, signed under oath.

What happens if I miss the claim deadline?

Your claim will be barred and you likely cannot recover from the estate.

Probate — P.O. Box 99, Florence, AL

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Mary Lisa Martin was appointed personal representative for the estate of Gary Lee Martin on May 6, 2026. Creditors and others with claims must file a verified written claim within the time allowed by law or their claims will be barred.

Key Takeaways

Mary Lisa Martin appointed personal representative on May 6, 2026
Creditors must file verified written claims
Claims must be filed within the time allowed by law
Failure to file will bar the claim

Published: May 12, 2026 · 1 week ago
Category: Probate
City: Florence
Address: P.O. Box 99, Florence, AL

Research context

2 probate notices in Florence (last 12 months)

If you don't respond

If a person with a claim does not file a verified written claim within the time allowed by law, their claim will be barred and they will lose the right to recover from the estate.

What to do next

1
Prepare and verify your claim
Draft a written, sworn claim describing the debt or demand and facts supporting it before filing with the probate court.
2
Contact the estate attorney
Call Troy A. Skipworth at (256) 764-1358 or mail to P.O. Box 99, Florence, AL 35631 for filing instructions.
3
File within statutory deadline
File the verified claim within the time allowed by Alabama law to avoid barring the claim (per notice: as soon as possible following May 6, 2026).

Frequently asked questions

Who was appointed to handle Gary Lee Martin's estate?: Mary Lisa Martin was appointed personal representative on May 6, 2026.
How do I present a claim against the estate?: File a verified written claim with the probate court within the time allowed by law, signed under oath.
What happens if I miss the claim deadline?: Your claim will be barred and you likely cannot recover from the estate.

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Legal terms in this notice

Letters Testamentary: Court document giving the personal representative authority to administer the decedent's estate.
Verified claim: A written claim sworn to be true under penalty of perjury before filing with the court.

Full Notice Text

IN RE: THE ESTATE OF GARY LEE MARTIN IN THE PROBATE COURT
NOTICE OF 
APPOINTMENT
Letters Testamentary upon the estate of Gary Lee Martin having been granted to the undersigned, Mary Lisa Martin, on the 6th day of May, 2026, by the Hon. Sara Holmes, Judge of the Probate Court of Lauderdale County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said estate are hereby required to present the same by filing a verified claim in writing, within the time allowed by law or the same will be barred.
Mary Lisa Martin
Attorney for Personal
Representative:
Troy A. Skipworth
P.O. Box 99
Florence, AL 35631
(256) 764-1358
May 12, 19, 26 2026
ADID691851

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