When it appears from the report of the appraisers that the homestead exceeds in value $6,000, the probate court shall forthwith appoint three commissioners, who shall, as soon as practicable not exceeding 30 days after their appointment, set off and allot the homestead exempt, having regard to both the quality and value of the property and to the selection of the surviving spouse or, if there is no surviving spouse or the surviving spouse fails to act, of the guardian of the minor child or children, if there is such guardian; and, within 10 days thereafter, the commissioners shall return to the court in writing the homestead set off and allotted by them.
Structure Code of Alabama
Article 2 - Exemptions From Administration and Payment of Debts.
Division 2 - Setting Apart Exemptions to Surviving Spouse and Minor Children.
Section 6-10-80 - Appraisers - Issuance of Commission.
Section 6-10-81 - Appraisers - Duty to Set Apart Exempt Personal Property; Return of Report.
Section 6-10-82 - Appraisers - Report of Homestead Appraisement.
Section 6-10-83 - Proceedings to Set Apart Homestead When Same Exceeds Value Allowed.
Section 6-10-85 - How Exemption in Lieu of Homestead Claimed and Set Apart.
Section 6-10-89 - Report of Appraisers or Commissioners - Proceedings When Report Set Aside.
Section 6-10-91 - Report of Appraisers or Commissioners - Appeal From Decree on Exceptions.
Section 6-10-92 - Exceptions to Report of Appraisers That Homestead Does Not Exceed Allowance.
Section 6-10-93 - Confirmation of Reports When No Exceptions Filed.
Section 6-10-95 - Reduced Homestead Incapable of Allotment - Sale - When Allowed.
Section 6-10-99 - Payment by Devisees to Clear Property of Homestead Right.
Section 6-10-102 - Effect of Removal From Homestead.
Section 6-10-103 - Commissioners - Qualifications; Oath.
Section 6-10-104 - Commissioners - Compensation.
Section 6-10-105 - Recordation of Judgments Allotting Homestead Exemptions; Fee Therefor.