Code of Alabama
Article 20 - Probate Procedure Act.
Section 43-2-852 - Terms and Requirements of Bonds.

(a) The following requirements and provisions apply to any bond required under Section 43-2-850:
(1) Sureties are jointly and severally liable with the personal representative and with each other.
(2) By executing an approved bond of a personal representative, the surety consents to the jurisdiction of the court that issued letters to the primary obligor in any proceeding pertaining to the fiduciary duties of the personal representative and naming the surety as a party respondent. Notice of any proceeding must be delivered to the surety or mailed by registered or certified mail to the address listed with the court at the place where the bond is filed and to the address as then known to the petitioner.
(3) On petition of a successor personal representative or any interested person, a proceeding may be initiated against a surety for breach of the obligation of the bond of the personal representative.
(4) The bond of the personal representative is not void after the first recovery, but may be proceeded against from time to time until the whole penalty is exhausted.
(b) No proceeding may be commenced against the surety on any matter as to which an action or proceeding against the primary obligor is barred by adjudication or limitation.

Structure Code of Alabama

Code of Alabama

Title 43 - Wills and Decedents' Estates.

Chapter 2 - Administration of Estates.

Article 20 - Probate Procedure Act.

Section 43-2-830 - Devolution of Estate at Death; Restrictions.

Section 43-2-831 - Time of Accrual of Duties and Powers.

Section 43-2-832 - Priority Among Different Letters.

Section 43-2-833 - General Duties; Relation and Liability to Persons Interested in Estate; Standing to Sue.

Section 43-2-834 - Personal Representative to Proceed Without Court Order; Exception.

Section 43-2-835 - Duty of Personal Representative; Inventory and Appraisement.

Section 43-2-836 - Duty of Personal Representative; Supplementary Inventory.

Section 43-2-837 - Duty of Personal Representative; Possession of Estate.

Section 43-2-838 - Power to Avoid Transfers.

Section 43-2-839 - Powers of Personal Representatives; in General.

Section 43-2-840 - Improper Exercise of Power; Breach of Fiduciary Duty.

Section 43-2-841 - Sale, Encumbrance, or Transaction Involving Conflict of Interest; Voidable; Exceptions.

Section 43-2-842 - Persons Dealing With Personal Representative; Protection.

Section 43-2-843 - Transactions Authorized for Personal Representatives; Exceptions.

Section 43-2-844 - Transactions Authorized for Personal Representatives; Prior Court Approval.

Section 43-2-845 - Powers and Duties of Successor Personal Representative.

Section 43-2-846 - Co-Representatives; When Joint Action Required.

Section 43-2-847 - Powers of Surviving Personal Representative.

Section 43-2-848 - Compensation of Personal Representative.

Section 43-2-849 - Expenses in Estate Litigation.

Section 43-2-850 - Proceedings for Review of Employment of Agents and Compensation of Personal Representatives and Employees of Estate.

Section 43-2-851 - Bond.

Section 43-2-852 - Terms and Requirements of Bonds.

Section 43-2-853 - Application to Existing Estates.

Section 43-2-854 - Avoiding Conflicts of Law.