Who is the personal representative for Jerry Wayne Acker's estate?

David Nix is named as the personal representative of the estate.

How do I present a claim against this estate?

Submit your claim to the probate court or the estate's filing attorney before the statutory deadline; contact the listed attorneys for instructions.

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

If you fail to present your claim within the time allowed by law, your claim will be barred and you likely cannot recover from the estate.

Probate — P.O. Box 548, Helena, AL (PR-2026-000657)

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The Shelby County Probate Court granted Letters of Administration with the will annexed for the estate of Jerry Wayne Acker on May 11, 2026. Creditors are notified to present claims against the estate within the time allowed by law or those claims will be barred.

Key Takeaways

Letters of Administration granted May 11, 2026
Creditors must present claims or be barred
Personal representative: David Nix
Filing attorneys: Elizabeth Hosmer Mason and H. Emmanuel Scozzaro
Published May 17, 24 and 31, 2026

Published: May 17, 2026 · 4 days ago
Category: Probate
City: Helena
Address: P.O. Box 548, Helena, AL

Case #

PR-2026-000657

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If you don't respond

If creditors do not present their claims within the time allowed by law (deadline implied after publication dates), their claims against the estate will be legally barred.

What to do next

1
Contact the filing attorneys
Call Elizabeth Hosmer Mason or H. Emmanuel Scozzaro at 205-624-3367 for claim submission instructions.
2
Prepare and file your claim
Gather documentation of your claim and present it to the Shelby County Probate Court before the statutory deadline (as soon as possible after publication dates May 17–31, 2026).
3
Consult an attorney if needed
If unsure about your claim or deadline, consult a probate attorney promptly to protect your rights.

Frequently asked questions

Who is the personal representative for Jerry Wayne Acker's estate?: David Nix is named as the personal representative of the estate.
How do I present a claim against this estate?: Submit your claim to the probate court or the estate's filing attorney before the statutory deadline; contact the listed attorneys for instructions.
What happens if I miss the deadline to present a claim?: If you fail to present your claim within the time allowed by law, your claim will be barred and you likely cannot recover from the estate.

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Legal terms in this notice

Letters of Administration with the Will Annexed: Court authorization for a personal representative to administer an estate when a will exists but no executor was appointed.

Full Notice Text

PUBLIC NOTICE

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF SHELBY COUNTY, ALABAMA 
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JERRY WAYNE ACKER DECEASED 
CASE NO: PR-2026-000657 
NOTICE TO CREDITORS 

Letters of Administration with the Will Annexed of said deceased having been granted to the undersigned on the 11 day of May, 2026, by the Hon. Allison S. Boyd, Judge of the Probate Court of Shelby 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. 
DAVID NIX, the Personal Representative(s) 
of the Estate of JERRY WAYNE ACKER, deceased 
Case No: PR-2026-000657 

/s/Allison S. Boyd 
Allison S. Boyd 
Judge of Probate 
Filing Attorney 
ELIZABETH HOSMER 
MASON, ESQ. 
P.O BOX 548 
HELENA, AL 35080 
205-624-3367 
H. EMMANUEL SCOZZARO, ESQ. 
P.O. BOX 548 
HELENA, AL 35080 
205-624-3367 

Shelby County Reporter: 
May 17, 24 and 31, 2026
EST/ACKER, J.

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