How do I look up court cases in Mobile Alabama?
Case and docket information can be found on www.municipalrecordsearch.com/mobileal.
Are Alabama court records public?
It is possible to look up most court cases in Alabama. Court records are generally classified as public records in the state and accessible to members of the public, unless otherwise stated.
How do you probate a will in Mobile AL?
How to Open an Estate for Probate in Alabama
- Determine the Type of Alabama Probate Proceeding to Open.
- Determine the Appropriate Alabama Probate Court (Jurisdiction)
- File a Petition with the Alabama Probate Court.
- Provide Notice to Spouse/Next of Kin.
- Obtain and Submit a Personal Representative’s Bond.
What are mobile courts?
Mobile Court is a regular court and will transact all kinds of judicial business. It will also take cognizance of criminal cases on the basis of police reports or criminal complaints. The hearing of the cases will be just like a regular court.
How long do you have to file probate after death in Alabama?
within five years
According to Alabama Probate Code, probate must be filed within five years after the death of the owner of the estate. It may be filed by the person named as executor in the will or anyone named in the will or who has a financial interest in the estate.
Do you need a lawyer to probate a will in Alabama?
Yes, the Will must be probated to have legal effect. Before deciding not to probate a Will one should consult an attorney.
Are Wills public record in the courthouse?
If the will is not public record at the courthouse closest to where she is believed to have lived, it may be filed with the court nearest her other home. Some states allow citizens to file wills with the county clerk for safekeeping before the testator’s death. Those wills are not public record.
What is a county clerk of court?
A county clerk is an elected or appointed official who handles a wide range of duties, from overseeing all elections to serving as chief clerk of the county court system. He or she maintains birth, marriage, and death records, and is responsible for legal publications.
What is a mobile court?
Mobile court means a court set up in a vehicle which can move from one place to another according to a well-prepared plan and schedule. Mobile courts will be of great relief to the rural people.