Any legatee, after six months from the grant of letters testamentary or of administration, with the will annexed, may bring a civil action and recover his legacy, upon proof that the executor assented to the same.
Structure Code of Alabama
Title 43 - Wills and Decedents' Estates.
Chapter 2 - Administration of Estates.
Article 6 - Actions by and Against Executors and Administrators.
Division 1 - General Provisions.
Section 43-2-130 - Venue; Service of Process.
Section 43-2-131 - Limitation on Actions Against Executor or Administrator.
Section 43-2-132 - Actions Begun by Special Administrator Not Abated.
Section 43-2-133 - Succeeding Executor or Administrator to Be Made Party to Civil Actions.
Section 43-2-135 - Actions Against Survivor of Two or More Executors or Administrators.
Section 43-2-136 - Survival of Actions for Damages to Realty.
Section 43-2-137 - Action on Bond.