What does it mean that Letters Testamentary were granted?

It means the court formally authorized the named personal representative to administer the estate under the decedent's will.

How do I present a claim against this estate?

Submit your claim in writing to the personal representative or the estate attorney, including documentation and the claim amount.

Who is the personal representative for this estate?

William Dykes Morgan is listed as the personal representative.

Probate — P.O. Box 337, Hayneville, AL (2026-040)

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The Lowndes County Probate Court issued Letters Testamentary for the estate of Virginia Dykes Morgan on April 10, 2026. Creditors must present claims against the estate within the legal time limit or those claims will be barred.

Key Takeaways

Letters Testamentary issued April 10, 2026
Creditors must present claims or be barred
Claims must follow the time allowed by law
Personal representative: William Dykes Morgan
Attorney contact: Bozeman & Bozeman, Hayneville

Published: May 7, 2026 · 2 weeks ago
Category: Probate
City: Hayneville
Address: P.O. Box 337, Hayneville, AL

Case #

2026-040

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If creditors do not present claims within the time allowed by Alabama law, their claims will be barred and they will likely lose the ability to recover from the estate.

What to do next

1
Contact the estate attorney
Call Bozeman & Bozeman at (334) 548-2244 or mail to P.O. Box 337, Hayneville, AL 36040 to discuss claim presentation.
2
Prepare and submit your claim
Gather supporting documents and send a written claim to the personal representative promptly to meet the statutory deadline.

Frequently asked questions

What does it mean that Letters Testamentary were granted?: It means the court formally authorized the named personal representative to administer the estate under the decedent's will.
How do I present a claim against this estate?: Submit your claim in writing to the personal representative or the estate attorney, including documentation and the claim amount.
Who is the personal representative for this estate?: William Dykes Morgan is listed as the personal representative.

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Legal terms in this notice

Letters Testamentary: Court authorization giving the personal representative power to manage and distribute the decedent's estate.

Full Notice Text

PUBLIC NOTICE

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF LOWNDES COUNTY, ALABAMA 
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF VIRGINIA DYKES MORGAN, deceased 
CASE NO. 2026-040 
NOTICE TO CREDITORS 

Letters Testamentary under the Last Will and Testament of said decedent having been granted to the undersigned on April 10, 2026, by the Hon. LaShandra Myrick, Judge of Probate of Lowndes County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said estate are required to present the same within the time allowed by law or the same will be barred. 
Randall K. Bozeman 
Bozeman & Bozeman, LLC 
Attorneys at Law 
P. O. Box 337 
Hayneville, AL 36040 
(334) 548-2244 
William Dykes Morgan, 
Personal Representative 

Lowndes Signal: 
Apr. 23, 30 and May 7, 2026
EST/MORGAN, V.