On the settlement of the estate of a decedent, when such estate is free from debt, the probate court in which such settlement may be pending has authority to refer all matters of controversy arising in such settlement to arbitration, if, in the opinion of the court, the interests of the parties can be best subserved thereby and the parties, or their attorneys, consent thereto.
Structure Code of Alabama
Title 43 - Wills and Decedents' Estates.
Chapter 2 - Administration of Estates.
Article 18 - Settlements and Distributions.
Division 5 - Arbitration on Settlement of Estates.
Section 43-2-600 - When Matters of Controversy May Be Referred to Arbitration.
Section 43-2-601 - Consent by Guardian.
Section 43-2-602 - Appointment of Arbitrators.
Section 43-2-603 - Award - Generally.
Section 43-2-604 - Award - Force and Effect; Execution.
Section 43-2-605 - Award - Setting Aside; Second Reference.
Section 43-2-606 - Award - Objections.
Section 43-2-607 - Applicability of Certain Sections in Title 6.