(a) The court may also, in case of intestacy, make an order of distribution out of the assets of the decedent, on the application of any person entitled to distribution, after six months from the grant of letters.
(b) The order of the court, made after six months from the grant of letters on the application of any legatee or person entitled to distribution, is a protection to the executor or administrator, to the extent of the amount or value of the legacy or share ordered to be paid or distributed.
Structure Code of Alabama
Title 43 - Wills and Decedents' Estates.
Chapter 2 - Administration of Estates.
Article 18 - Settlements and Distributions.
Division 7 - Distribution Before Settlement.
Section 43-2-640 - Authorization to Make Distribution - Distribution by Executor or Administrator.
Section 43-2-642 - Contents of Application.
Section 43-2-643 - Time for Hearing; Notice.
Section 43-2-644 - When Distribution Made; Limit on Amount.
Section 43-2-647 - Refunding Bonds - Bond Stands as Security; Action on Bond.
Section 43-2-646 - Refunding Bonds - Recordation; Transcript as Evidence.
Section 43-2-645 - Refunding Bonds - Required; Terms and Conditions.
Section 43-2-648 - Refunding Bonds - Rights of Parties Among Themselves.