Alabama Last Will and Testament

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An Alabama last will and testament is a legal document that establishes how a person’s assets will be distributed after they die. The parties who receive the person’s property are known as beneficiaries. The will also names a personal representative who will be responsible for ensuring that all the person’s demands are carried out.

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Alabama Last Will and Testament

Last updated December 11th, 2025

An Alabama last will and testament is a legal document that establishes how a person’s assets will be distributed after they die. The parties who receive the person’s property are known as beneficiaries. The will also names a personal representative who will be responsible for ensuring that all the person’s demands are carried out.

State Laws

  • Minimum Age – 18[1]
  • Signing Requirements – Testator and two witnesses.[2]
  • How to Revoke – Destruction, creating a new will, or if the original document is destroyed.[3]

Probate in Alabama

Petition for Probate of Will

At least five days after someone dies in Alabama, the probate process must be initiated through the local Probate court, and the court has a five-year limit to probate the will.[4]

The personal representative appointed by the testator must file the following:

The representative will need to request the court to provide them with Letters Testamentary (SAMPLE) to gain authorization to handle all matters related to the testator’s estate.

Six months after the Letters Testamentary are granted, the personal representative may request a final settlement from the court.[5] A court hearing will only be required if a dispute arises.