Who is the administrator of James H. Centric's estate?

Samuel William Duggins was appointed administrator cum testament annexo on April 21, 2026.

What should a creditor do to make a claim against the estate?

Present the claim to the Russell County Probate Court within the time allowed by law, or it will be barred.

What does 'will annexed' mean in this notice?

It means the administrator is appointed despite a will existing, typically because no executor is available.

Probate — Phenix City (2026ES0043)

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The Probate Court of Russell County appointed Samuel William Duggins as administrator with the will annexed for the estate of James H. Centric (aka James Harry Cebtric). Creditors must present claims within the time allowed by law or be barred.

Key Takeaways

Samuel William Duggins named administrator cum testament annexo
Estate of James H. Centric (aka James Harry Cebtric)
Creditors must file claims within statutory time limits
Notice issued by Russell County Probate Court

Published: May 7, 2026 · 1 week ago
Category: Probate
City: Phenix City
Case #: 2026ES0043

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If claims are not presented within the time allowed by law, those claims will be barred and creditors will lose the right to collect from the estate.

What to do next

1
Submit creditor claims
File any claims with the Russell County Probate Court before the statutory deadline to avoid being barred; contact the court for exact deadlines.
2
Contact the administrator's attorney
Reach out to James E. Hall, attorney for the administrator, for questions about claims or estate administration.
3
Verify estate case details
Refer to Case No. 2026ES0043 at the Russell County Probate Court to confirm deadlines and required filing forms.

Frequently asked questions

Who is the administrator of James H. Centric's estate?: Samuel William Duggins was appointed administrator cum testament annexo on April 21, 2026.
What should a creditor do to make a claim against the estate?: Present the claim to the Russell County Probate Court within the time allowed by law, or it will be barred.
What does 'will annexed' mean in this notice?: It means the administrator is appointed despite a will existing, typically because no executor is available.

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Legal terms in this notice

Administrator cum testament annexo: A person appointed to administer an estate when a will exists but no executor is available or qualified.
Letters of Administration: Court documents granting authority to manage and settle a deceased person's estate.

Full Notice Text

PC14834IN THE PROBATE COURT OF RUSSELL COUNTY, ALABAMAIN RE: THE ESTATE OF James H. Centric a/k/a James Harry Cebtric, DECEASEDCASE NO. 2026ES0043, WILL ANNEXNOTICE OF APPINTMENT OF ADMINISTRATOR CUM TESTAMENTO ANNEXO TO BE PUBLISHED	Letters of Administration cum testament annexo of said deceased having been granted to Samuel William Duggins, Administrator cum testament annexo on the 21st day of April 2026, by the Hon. Belinda M. Strickland, Judge of Probate of Russell 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. BY: James E. Hall, Attorney for Administrator cum testament annexo.				/S/ BELINDA M. STRICKLAND				Judge of Probate Russell County(5/7, 5/14, 5/21)