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Terms Used In Alabama Code 43-2-642

  • Affidavit: A written statement of facts confirmed by the oath of the party making it, before a notary or officer having authority to administer oaths.
  • Assets: (1) The property comprising the estate of a deceased person, or (2) the property in a trust account.
  • Decedent: A deceased person.
  • writing: includes typewriting and printing on paper. See Alabama Code 1-1-1

Such application must be in writing, verified by affidavit, must specify the share to which the applicant is entitled and must allege that the assets of the decedent are more than sufficient to pay the debts of the decedent and the charges on his estate.