Probate — PO Box 862, Selma, AL

What to do next

1. 1

   Prepare a sworn claim

   Draft and have your claim sworn (notarized) detailing the debt owed to submit to Dallas County Probate Court.

2. 2

   File with Probate Court promptly

   Submit the sworn claim to Dallas County Probate Court before the deadline imposed by Alabama law; reference the estate of Sherman Thomas.

3. 3

   Contact the personal representative's attorney

   For questions or to mail claims, contact J. Garrison Thompson, P.C., PO Box 862, Selma, AL 36702-0862; (334) 877-9986.

Frequently asked questions

Who must file a claim against Sherman Thomas's estate?

Any person or business owed money by the decedent who wants to be paid from the estate must file a sworn claim with Dallas County Probate Court.

Where do I submit a creditor claim?

File the sworn claim in the Dallas County Probate Court; the attorney for the personal representative is J. Garrison Thompson, P.C., PO Box 862, Selma, AL.

What happens if I miss the filing deadline?

If you fail to present a sworn claim within the time allowed by law, your claim will be forever barred and you cannot collect from the estate.