(a) This chapter takes effect on January 1, 1983.
(b) Except as provided elsewhere in this chapter, on January 1, 1983:
(1) The chapter applies to any wills of decedents dying thereafter;
(2) An act of any personal representative or guardian done before January 1, 1983 in any proceeding and any accrued right is not impaired by this chapter. If a right is acquired, extinguished or barred upon the expiration of a prescribed period of time which has commenced to run by the provisions of any statute before January 1, 1983, the provisions shall remain in force with respect to that right; and
(3) Any rule of construction or presumption provided in this chapter applies to instruments executed before January 1, 1983 unless there is a clear indication of a contrary intent.
Structure Code of Alabama
Title 43 - Wills and Decedents' Estates.
Article 1 - General Provisions.
Section 43-8-1 - General Definitions.
Section 43-8-2 - Construction of Chapter; Purposes and Policies.
Section 43-8-3 - Supplementary Effect of Principles of Law and Equity.
Section 43-8-4 - Construction Against Implied Repeal.
Section 43-8-5 - Relief Against Fraud; Limitations.
Section 43-8-6 - Rules of Evidence; Evidence as to Death or Status; Presumption of Death.
Section 43-8-7 - Effect of Acts by Holder of General Power of Appointment, etc., on Beneficiaries.
Section 43-8-8 - Effective Date; Transition Provisions.
Section 43-8-9 - Savings Provision for Counties of Jefferson and Mobile.