Who was appointed the personal representative for this estate?

Robert Ellis Coats was appointed personal representative on April 29, 2026.

How do I present a claim against this estate?

Send your claim with documentation to the estate's attorney or the personal representative within the time allowed by Alabama law.

What happens if I miss the creditor claim deadline?

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

Probate — 600 Creekside Ct, Helena, Alabama (PR-2026-000967)

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The probate court appointed Robert Ellis Coats as personal representative for the estate of Robert Roy Coats Jr. Creditors must present claims within the legally allowed time or they will be barred from recovery. Attorney contact information is provided.

Key Takeaways

Personal representative appointed April 29, 2026
Creditors must present claims within the time allowed by law
Failure to present claims will bar recovery
Attorney contact: Elizabeth Hosmer Mason, P.O. Box 548, Helena

Published: May 10, 2026 · 1 week ago
Category: Probate
City: Helena
Address

600 Creekside Ct, Helena, Alabama

Case #

PR-2026-000967

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If you don't respond

If a creditor does not present its claim within the time allowed by Alabama law (statutory claims period), the claim will be barred and the creditor cannot recover from the estate.

What to do next

1
Contact the estate attorney
Call Elizabeth Hosmer Mason at (205) 624-3367 or mail claims to P.O. Box 548, Helena, AL 35080.
2
Prepare and submit your claim
Assemble documentation of the debt and deliver it to the personal representative or attorney before the statutory claims deadline.
3
Consult an attorney if unsure
Seek legal advice promptly to determine the applicable deadline and preserve your rights.

Frequently asked questions

Who was appointed the personal representative for this estate?: Robert Ellis Coats was appointed personal representative on April 29, 2026.
How do I present a claim against this estate?: Send your claim with documentation to the estate's attorney or the personal representative within the time allowed by Alabama law.
What happens if I miss the creditor claim deadline?: Your claim will be barred and you likely cannot collect from the estate.

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Legal terms in this notice

Letters of Testamentary: Legal document giving the personal representative authority to manage and distribute the deceased's estate.
Personal Representative: Person appointed by the court to administer the estate and pay debts.

Full Notice Text

PUBLIC NOTICE

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF SHELBY COUNTY, ALABAMA 
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: ROBERT ROY COATS JR., DECEASED 
CASE NO. PR-2026-000967 
NOTICE TO CREDITORS 

Letters of Testamentary of said deceased having been granted to the undersigned on the 29th day of April, 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. 
ROBERT ELLIS COATS, the Personal Representative(s) of the estate of ROBERT ROY COATS JR., deceased 
Case No. PR-2026-000967 

/s/Allison S. Boyd 
ALLISON S. BOYD 
JUDGE OF PROBATE 
Attorney 
ELIZABETH HOSMER MASON ESQ. 
P.O. BOX 548 
HELENA, AL 35080 
(205) 624-3367 
H. EMMANUEL SCOZZARO ESQ. 
600 CREEKSIDE CT 
P.O. BOX 548 
HELENA, AL 35080 
(205) 624-3367 

Shelby County Reporter: 
May 10, 17 and 24, 2026
EST/COATS, R. JR.

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