19-3B-303
Section 19-3B-303 Representation by fiduciaries and ancestors. To the extent there is no conflict of interest between the representative and the person represented or among those being represented with respect to a particular question or dispute: (1) a conservator may represent and bind the estate that the conservator controls; (2) a guardian may represent and bind the ward if a conservator of the ward's estate has not been appointed; (3) an agent having authority to act with respect to the particular question or dispute may represent and bind the principal; (4) a trustee may represent and bind the beneficiaries of the trust; (5) a personal representative of a decedent's estate may represent and bind persons interested in the estate; and (6) a parent or other direct ancestor may represent and bind the minor or unborn issue if a conservator or guardian for the issue has not been appointed. (Act 2006-216, p. 314, §1.)...
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22-21-260
Section 22-21-260 Definitions. As used in this article, the following words and terms, and the plurals thereof, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, unless otherwise required by their respective context: (1) ACQUISITION. Obtaining the legal equitable title to a freehold or leasehold estate or otherwise obtaining the substantial benefit of such titles or estates, whether by purchase, lease, loan or suffrage, gift, devise, legacy, settlement of a trust or means whatever, and shall include any act of acquisition. The term "acquisition" shall not mean or include any conveyance, or creation of any lien or security interest by mortgage, deed of trust, security agreement, or similar financing instrument, nor shall it mean or include any transfer of title or rights as a result of the foreclosure, or conveyance or transfer in lieu of the foreclosure, of any such mortgage, deed of trust, security agreement, or similar financing instrument, nor shall it mean or include any...
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35-10-90
Section 35-10-90 Short title; application; definitions. (a) This article shall be known as the Alabama Residential Mortgage Satisfaction Act. This article applies only to mortgages securing residential real property located in this state which is used primarily for personal, family, or household purposes and is improved by one to four dwelling units. Without limitation, this article does not apply to mortgages on commercial or other types of property. This article also does not apply to a security interest exclusively in one or more fixtures as defined in Title 7, Article 9A. (b) For purposes of this article, the following terms shall have the following meanings: (1) ENTITLED PERSON. The person or persons liable for payment or performance of the obligation secured by the real property described in a security instrument. (2) EQUITY LINE SECURITY INSTRUMENT. A security instrument securing, in whole or in part, indebtedness created under a line of credit, a revolving or open-end credit...
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35-19-2
Section 35-19-2 Definitions. The following terms shall have the following meanings: (1) ACTIVITY AND USE LIMITATIONS. Restrictions or obligations created under this chapter with respect to real property. (2) AGENCY or DEPARTMENT. The Alabama Department of Environmental Management. (3) COMMON INTEREST COMMUNITY. A condominium, cooperative, or other real property with respect to which a person, by virtue of the person's ownership of a parcel of real property, is obligated to pay property taxes or insurance premiums, or for maintenance, or improvement of other real property described in a recorded covenant that creates the common interest community. (4) DIRECTOR. The Director of the Alabama Department of Environmental Management or his or her designated representative. (5) ENVIRONMENTAL COVENANT. A servitude arising under an environmental response project that imposes activity and use limitations. (6) ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSE PROJECT. A plan or work performed for environmental remediation...
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40-12-220
Section 40-12-220 Definitions. For purposes of this article, the following terms shall have the respective meanings ascribed by this section: (1) BUSINESS. All activities engaged in, or caused to be engaged in, by any person with the object of gain, profit, benefit, or advantage, either direct or indirect to such person. (2) COMMISSIONER. The Commissioner of Revenue of the state. (3) DEPARTMENT. The Department of Revenue of the state. (4) GROSS PROCEEDS. The value proceeding or accruing from the leasing or rental of tangible personal property, including any license or privilege taxes passed on to a lessee by a lessor, without any deduction on account of the cost of the property so leased or rented, the cost of materials used, labor or service cost, interest paid, or any other expense whatsoever, and without any deductions on account of loss, and shall also include on the part of any person claiming exemption under subdivision (4) of Section 40-12-223 an amount equal to the amount of...
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40-15B-2
Section 40-15B-2 Definitions. In this chapter: (1) "Apportionable estate" means the value of the gross estate as finally determined for purposes of the estate tax to be apportioned reduced by: (A) any claim or expense allowable as a deduction for purposes of the tax; (B) the value of any interest in property that, for purposes of the tax, qualifies for a marital or charitable deduction or otherwise is deductible or is exempt; and (C) any amount added to the decedent's gross estate because of a gift tax on transfers made before death. (2) "Estate tax" means a federal, state, or foreign tax imposed because of the death of an individual and interest and penalties associated with the tax. The term does not include an inheritance tax, income tax, or generation-skipping transfer tax other than a generation-skipping transfer tax incurred on a direct skip taking effect at death. (3) "Gross estate" means, with respect to an estate tax, all interests in property subject to the tax. (4) "Person"...
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43-8-73
Section 43-8-73 Procedure for making election; petition; time limit; notice and hearing; withdrawal of demand; order of court; enforcement of order. (a) The surviving spouse may elect to take his elective share by filing with the court and mailing or delivering to the personal representative, if any, a petition for the elective share within six months after the date of death, or within six months after the probate of the decedent's will, whichever limitation last expires. The court may extend the time for election for cause shown by the surviving spouse before the time for election has expired. (b) The surviving spouse shall give notice of the time and place set for hearing to persons interested in the estate whose interests will be adversely affected by the taking of the elective share. (c) The surviving spouse may withdraw his demand for an elective share at any time before entry of a final determination by the court. (d) After notice and hearing, the court shall determine the amount...
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45-2-244.180
Section 45-2-244.180 Definitions. The following terms shall have the following meanings: (1) BUSINESS. All activities engaged in, or caused to be engaged in, by any person with the object of gain, profit, benefit, or advantage, either direct or indirect to such person. (2) COUNTY. Baldwin County, Alabama. (3) EXEMPT ORGANIZATION. Any organization exempt from taxation under 26 U.S.C. §501, as in effect from time to time. (4) GROSS PROCEEDS. The value proceeding or accruing from leasing or renting tangible personal property, without any deduction on account of the cost of the property so leased or rented, the cost of materials used, labor or service cost, interest paid, or any other expenses whatsoever, and without any deduction on account of loss and shall also include on the part of any person claiming an exemption under subdivision (4) of Section 45-2-244.182 an amount equal to the amount of rental paid on any tangible personal property acquired under such exception and thereafter...
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6-2-38
Section 6-2-38 Commencement of actions - Two years. (a) An action by a representative to recover damages for wrongful act, omission, or negligence causing the death of the decedent under Sections 6-5-391 and 6-5-410 must be commenced within two years from the death. (b) All actions by common carriers of property subject to Chapter 3 of Title 37 for recovery of their charges, or any part thereof, shall be begun within two years from the time the cause of action accrues and not after. (c) For recovery of charges, action shall be begun against common carriers of property by motor vehicles subject to this article within two years from the time the cause of action accrues and not after, except as provided in subsection (d) of this section; provided, that if claim for the overcharge has been presented in writing to the carrier within the two-year period of limitation, said period shall be extended to include six months from the time notice in writing is given by the carrier to the claimant...
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43-2-848
Section 43-2-848 Compensation of personal representative. (a) A personal representative is entitled to reasonable compensation for services as may appear to the court to be fair considering such factors that may include, but are not limited to, the novelty and difficulty of the administrative process, the skill requisite to perform the service, the likelihood that the acceptance of the particular employment will preclude other employment, the fee customarily charged in the locality for similar services, the amount involved and the results obtained, the requirements imposed by the circumstances and condition of the estate, the nature and length of the professional relationship with the decedent, the experience, reputation, diligence, and ability of the person performing the services, the liability, financial or otherwise, of the personal representative, or the risk and responsibility involved, which shall not exceed two and one-half percent of the value of all property received and...
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