Who must present claims against this estate?

Any person or entity owed money by the decedent must present their claim to the estate within the legal time limits.

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

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

Who is the personal representative and how can I contact them?

William Oliver Parker III is the personal representative; contact for the estate attorney James M. O'Connell at (205) 573-9943.

Probate — PO Box 380564, Birmingham, AL (PR-2026-000442)

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The Shelby County Probate Court granted Letters Testamentary for the estate of Penni Margaret Allison on May 11, 2026. Creditors must present claims against the estate within the time allowed by law or their claims will be barred.

Key Takeaways

Letters Testamentary issued May 11, 2026
Creditors must present claims or be barred
Personal representative: William Oliver Parker III
Attorney contact: James M. O'Connell, (205) 573-9943

Published: May 17, 2026 · 2 days ago
Category: Probate
City: Shelby
Address: PO Box 380564, Birmingham, AL

Case #

PR-2026-000442

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If you don't respond

If a creditor does not present a claim within the time allowed by law, their claim will be legally barred and they will likely be unable to collect from the estate.

What to do next

1
Prepare and submit your claim
Gather documentation of the debt and submit a written claim to the estate before the deadline allowed by Alabama law; contact attorney James M. O'Connell at (205) 573-9943 for submission details.
2
Contact the estate attorney
Call James M. O'Connell at (205) 573-9943 or mail to PO Box 380564, Birmingham, AL 35238 to notify of and discuss your claim.

Frequently asked questions

Who must present claims against this estate?: Any person or entity owed money by the decedent must present their claim to the estate within the legal time limits.
What happens if I miss the deadline to present a claim?: If you fail to present your claim within the time allowed by law, the claim will be barred and you generally cannot collect from the estate.
Who is the personal representative and how can I contact them?: William Oliver Parker III is the personal representative; contact for the estate attorney James M. O'Connell at (205) 573-9943.

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Legal terms in this notice

Letters Testamentary: Court documents authorizing a person to administer the deceased's estate.

Full Notice Text

PUBLIC NOTICE

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF SHELBY COUNTY, ALABAMA 
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: 
PENNI MARGARET ALLISON, DECEASED 
CASE NO. PR-2026-000442 
NOTICE TO CREDITORS 

Letters of Testamentary of said deceased having been granted to the undersigned on the 11th day of May, 2026, by the Hon. ALLISON S. BOYD, Judge of the Probate Court of Shelby County, 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. 
WILLIAM OLIVER PARKER III, the Personal Representative(s) of the estate of PENNI MARGARET ALLISON, deceased 
Case No. PR-2026-000442 

/s/Allison S. Boyd 
ALLISON S. BOYD 
JUDGE OF PROBATE 
Attorney 
JAMES M. O'CONNELL ESQ. 
PO BOX 380564 
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35238 
(205) 573-9943 

Shelby County Reporter: 
May 17, 24 and 31, 2026
EST/ALLISON, P.