Probate — Mobile (2026-0628)
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The Probate Court of Mobile County has appointed Melissa Burford Caton as administratrix for the estate of Juanita Jones Hatten (also known as Martha Juanita Hatten). Creditors must file claims with the court within the legal time limit or be barred.
Key Takeaways
- Melissa Burford Caton appointed administratrix on April 21, 2026
- Estate of Juanita Jones Hatten (aka Martha Juanita Hatten)
- Creditors must file claims with Probate Court within time allowed by law
- Claims not filed in time will be barred
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If creditors fail to file claims with the Mobile County Probate Court within the time allowed by law, their claims will be barred and they will lose the right to collect from the estate.
What to do next
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Creditors: prepare and file claim
Prepare supporting documentation and file your claim with the Mobile County Probate Court before the statutory deadline to avoid being barred.
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Contact estate attorney
Reach out to Michael R. Holberg, Esq. for questions about filing or the estate administration (contact details not provided in notice).
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Heirs: verify estate administration
Heirs should confirm appointment and review estate notices at the Mobile County Probate Court to protect inheritance rights.
Frequently asked questions
- Who is the administratrix of this estate?
- Melissa Burford Caton was appointed administratrix on April 21, 2026.
- What should a creditor do to make a claim?
- File the claim with the Mobile County Probate Court within the time allowed by law; contact the court or the estate attorney listed.
- Who is the estate's attorney of record?
- Michael R. Holberg, Esq. is listed as the attorney of record.
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Legal terms in this notice
- Letters of Administration
- Court-issued authority allowing a person to manage and settle a deceased person's estate when there's no will.
- Administratrix
- A female appointed by the court to administer and distribute an estate of a deceased person.
Full Notice Text
NOTICE OF ESTATE ADMINISTRATION PROBATE COURT OF MOBILE COUNTY, ALABAMAEstate of JUANITA JONES HATTEN A/K/A MARTHA JUANITA HATTENCase No. 2026-0628Take notice that Letters of Administration have been granted to the below named party on the 21st day of April, 2026 by the HONORABLE C. MARK ERWIN, Judge of Probate of Mobile County Probate Court, Alabama and that all parties having claims against said estate should file the same with the Probate Court of said county within the time allowed by law, or they will be barred.MELISSA BURFORD CATON as Administratrix of the estate of JUANITA JONES HATTEN A/K/A MARTHA JUANITA HATTEN, deceasedAttorney of Record:MICHAEL R HOLBERG, Esq.Call News April 29 and May 6, 13, 2026