In the administration of estates in the circuit court in this state, such court, in the exercise of such jurisdiction, shall proceed according to the Alabama Rules of Civil Procedure and shall, where necessary, permit service by publication in the manner provided for publication in said rules, without regard to any of the statutory requirements provided for administration of estates in the probate court, and shall have power to appoint personal representatives in cases pending in the circuit court in cases of vacancy.
Structure Code of Alabama
Section 12-11-31 - Equitable Jurisdiction.
Section 12-11-32 - Jurisdiction to Sell Property and Franchises of Public Utility Corporation.
Section 12-11-33 - Cases of Which Circuit Courts Take Cognizance in Equitable Matters.
Section 12-11-40 - Proceedings on Administration of Estates in Circuit Court.
Section 12-11-41 - Removal of Administration of Estates From Probate Court.
Section 12-11-41.1 - Transfer to Circuit Court; Remand to Probate Court.