Who should present a claim against this estate?

Anyone owed money by the deceased — such as creditors or individuals with legal claims — should present documentation of their claim.

What is the deadline to file a claim?

The notice states claims must be presented within the time allowed by law; consult the probate attorney for the specific statutory deadline.

Who is administering the estate?

Dale Payne was appointed Administrator of the Estate of Byron Darnell Payne on April 22, 2026.

Probate — 117 North Lanier Avenue, Lanett, Alabama (2026-00067)

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The probate court granted Letters of Administration for the estate of Byron Darnell Payne on April 22, 2026. Creditors or others with claims against the estate must present them within the legal time limit or be barred from recovery.

Key Takeaways

Letters of Administration issued April 22, 2026
Claims against the estate must be presented in time
Claims not timely presented will be barred
Administrator: Dale Payne; attorney: Jacob J. Key

Published: May 11, 2026 · 1 week ago
Category: Probate
City: Lanett
Address: 117 North Lanier Avenue, Lanett, Alabama · 6 filings

Case #

2026-00067

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6 filings at this address 7 probate notices in Lanett (last 12 months)

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If you don't respond

If you do not present a claim within the time allowed by law following this notice (published Apr. 29, May 6 and 13, 2026), your claim will be legally barred and you may lose the right to recover from the estate.

What to do next

1
Gather documentation for your claim
Compile invoices, contracts, or bills showing the debt or claim against Byron Darnell Payne before contacting the attorney.
2
Contact the estate attorney
Call Jacob J. Key at (334) 644-1171 or write to McCoy & Key, LLC, 117 North Lanier Avenue, Suite 201, Lanett, AL to submit your claim or ask about deadlines.
3
Consult a probate attorney
If unsure about your rights or the statutory deadline, seek independent probate counsel promptly to avoid being barred.

Frequently asked questions

Who should present a claim against this estate?: Anyone owed money by the deceased — such as creditors or individuals with legal claims — should present documentation of their claim.
What is the deadline to file a claim?: The notice states claims must be presented within the time allowed by law; consult the probate attorney for the specific statutory deadline.
Who is administering the estate?: Dale Payne was appointed Administrator of the Estate of Byron Darnell Payne on April 22, 2026.
How do I submit my claim?: Contact the administrator's attorney, Jacob J. Key at McCoy & Key, LLC, 117 North Lanier Avenue, Suite 201, Lanett, AL, (334) 644-1171, to learn required documents and filing steps.

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Legal terms in this notice

Letters of Administration: Court document authorizing someone to manage and settle a deceased person's estate when there's no executor named.

Full Notice Text

PUBLIC NOTICE

STATE OF ALABAMA CHAMBERS COUNTY
IN THE PROBATE COURT
CASE NO. 2026-00067
RE: BYRON DARNELL PAYNE, DECEASED, 
ESTATE OF:
NOTICE OF PUBLICATION

Letters of Administration of said deceased having been granted to the undersigned on the 22nd day of April, 2026, by the Judge of Probate Court of Chambers County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said estate are hereby required to present the same within time allowed by law or the same will be barred. 
/s/ Dale Payne
Dale Payne, Administrator of the Estate of Byron Darnell Payne
			
Jacob J. Key, Esq.
Attorney for Administrator
McCoy & Key, LLC
117 North Lanier Avenue, 
Suite 201 
Lanett, Alabama 36863
(334) 644-1171

Valley Times News: 
Apr. 29, May 6 and 13, 2026
2026-00067/PAYNE

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