Ala. Code § 43-2-839: Powers of Personal Representatives; in General.

Until termination of the appointment, a personal representative has the same power over the title to property of the estate, subject to Sections 43-2-843 and 43-2-844, that an absolute owner would have, in trust however, for the benefit of the creditors and others interested in the estate. This power may be exercised without notice, hearing, or order of court.