Who is authorized to handle the estate of James Scott Thomason?

Gemini Lowery Edwards was appointed as the personal representative by the Shelby County Probate Court.

How do I present a claim against this estate?

Submit your claim to the personal representative or file it with Shelby County Probate Court within the time allowed by Alabama law.

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

If you miss the statutory deadline, your claim will likely be barred and you cannot recover from the estate.

Probate — 111 Watterson Parkway, Trussville, AL (PR-2026-000702)

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The Shelby County Probate Court issued Letters of Testamentary for the estate of James Scott Thomason, appointing Gemini Lowery Edwards as personal representative and requiring creditors to present claims within the legal time limit or be barred.

Key Takeaways

Letters of Testamentary granted April 27, 2026
Gemini Lowery Edwards is the personal representative
Creditors must present claims within the time allowed by law
Claims not timely presented will be barred

Published: May 10, 2026 · 1 week ago
Category: Probate
City: Trussville
Address: 111 Watterson Parkway, Trussville, AL

Case #

PR-2026-000702

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If you don't respond

If creditors do not present claims within the time allowed by Alabama law, their claims will be barred and they will lose the ability to recover from the estate.

What to do next

1
Contact the personal representative
Reach out to Gemini Lowery Edwards or her attorney, Carl E. Chamblee Jr., at (205) 856-9111 for claim submission details.
2
Prepare and submit your claim
Gather documentation supporting your claim and present it to the estate or file with Shelby County Probate Court before the statutory deadline.
3
Consult an attorney
If unsure about claim validity or deadlines, contact Carl E. Chamblee Jr. at 111 Watterson Parkway, Trussville, or call (205) 856-9111 for legal guidance.

Frequently asked questions

Who is authorized to handle the estate of James Scott Thomason?: Gemini Lowery Edwards was appointed as the personal representative by the Shelby County Probate Court.
How do I present a claim against this estate?: Submit your claim to the personal representative or file it with Shelby County Probate Court within the time allowed by Alabama law.
What happens if I miss the deadline to file a claim?: If you miss the statutory deadline, your claim will likely be barred and you cannot recover from the estate.

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Legal terms in this notice

Letters of Testamentary: Court document authorizing a personal representative to administer a decedent's estate.
Personal Representative: Person appointed to manage the estate, pay debts, and distribute assets.

Full Notice Text

PUBLIC NOTICE

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF SHELBY COUNTY, ALABAMA 
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: JAMES SCOTT THOMASON, deceased 
CASE NO. PR-2026-000702 
NOTICE TO CREDITORS 

Letters of Testamentary of said deceased having been granted to the undersigned on the 27th 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. 
GEMINI LOWERY EDWARDS, the Personal Representative(s) of the estate of JAMES SCOTT THOMASON, deceased 
Case No. PR-2026-000702 

/s/Allison S. Boyd 
ALLISON S. BOYD 
JUDGE OF PROBATE 
Attorney 
CARL E. CHAMBLEE JR. ESQ. 
111 WATTERSON PARKWAY 
TRUSSVILLE, AL 35173 
(205) 856-9111 

Shelby County Reporter: 
May 3, 10 and 17, 2026
EST/THOMASON, J.

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