(a) The persons therein named, or a majority of them, must proceed to make distribution according to such order, having first taken an oath to make such distribution fairly and impartially, if the same can be made, which oath may be administered by the executor or administrator, and must return their proceedings in writing, signed by them, to the court by the day specified in such order.
(b) If the property cannot be divided equitably without a sale of all or some portion thereof, the commissioners must so report.
(c) Any person may file exceptions to the report of the commissioners within 30 days after the day appointed for the return or, if returned at any time thereafter, within 30 days after the return.
Structure Code of Alabama
Title 43 - Wills and Decedents' Estates.
Chapter 2 - Administration of Estates.
Article 18 - Settlements and Distributions.
Division 6 - Distribution or Division on Final Settlement.
Section 43-2-620 - Orders of Distribution - Generally.
Section 43-2-621 - Orders of Distribution - to Whom Directed; Contents.
Section 43-2-622 - Orders of Distribution - Oath; Return; Exceptions to Report.
Section 43-2-623 - Confirming or Setting Aside Distribution; When Sale May Be Directed.
Section 43-2-624 - How Sale Advertised and Made.
Section 43-2-625 - Delivery of Property Upon Confirmation.
Section 43-2-626 - Division, Sale or Assignment of Judgments or Claims.
Section 43-2-627 - Setting Off Indebtedness of Distributee or Legatee.
Section 43-2-628 - Discharge of Executor or Administrator From Liability.
Section 43-2-629 - Disposition of Personal Estate of Foreign Decedent.