Who was appointed to handle Jim Allen Bain's estate?

Mary Catherine Chesser was appointed as the personal representative on April 30, 2026.

How do creditors make a claim against this estate?

Creditors should present their claims to the personal representative or the probate court within the legally allowed time; contact attorney Scott Harwell for details.

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

If you do not present your claim within the time allowed by law, the claim will be barred and you likely cannot collect from the estate.

Probate — 201 Forrest Parks Rd, Sterrett, AL (PR-2026-000696)

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The Shelby County Probate Court appointed Mary Catherine Chesser as personal representative for the estate of Jim Allen Bain on April 30, 2026. Creditors must present claims against the estate within the time allowed by law or their claims will be barred.

Key Takeaways

Personal representative appointed April 30, 2026
Creditors must present claims or be barred
Case number PR-2026-000696
Attorney contact: Scott Harwell, (205) 999-1099

Published: May 10, 2026 · 1 week ago
Category: Probate
City: Sterrett
Address: 201 Forrest Parks Rd, Sterrett, AL

Case #

PR-2026-000696

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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 barred; the notice was published May 10, 17 and 24, 2026.

What to do next

1
Contact the estate attorney
Call Scott Harwell at (205) 999-1099 to discuss presenting a claim before it is barred.
2
Prepare and submit your claim
Gather documentation of the debt and submit it to the personal representative or probate court promptly; reference Case No. PR-2026-000696.

Frequently asked questions

Who was appointed to handle Jim Allen Bain's estate?: Mary Catherine Chesser was appointed as the personal representative on April 30, 2026.
How do creditors make a claim against this estate?: Creditors should present their claims to the personal representative or the probate court within the legally allowed time; contact attorney Scott Harwell for details.
What happens if I miss the deadline to file a claim?: If you do not present your claim within the time allowed by law, the claim will be barred and you likely cannot collect from the estate.

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Legal terms in this notice

Letters of Administration: Court document appointing a person to manage a deceased person's estate when there is no executor.

Full Notice Text

PUBLIC NOTICE

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: 
JIM ALLEN BAIN decedent 
PROBATE COURT Shelby County 
NOTICE TO CREDITORS 

Letters of Administration of said deceased having been granted to the undersigned on the 30th day of April, 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. 
MARY CATHERINE CHESSER, the Personal Representative(s) of the Estate of JIM ALLEN BAIN, deceased 
Case No. PR-2026-000696 

/s/Allison S. Boyd
ALLISON S. BOYD 
JUDGE OF PROBATE
 
Attorney 
SCOTT HARWELL ESQ. 
201 FORREST PARKS RD. 
STERRETT, AL 35147 
(205) 999-1099 

Shelby County Reporter:
May 10, 17 and 24, 2026
EST/BAIN, J.