Self v. Roper

Cassie Fisk Buckner died intestate. At the time of her death, she owned approximately 138 acres of real property in Limestone County, Alabama. Joseph William Roper, a "double first cousin," was appointed as the personal representative of the intestate estate. Roper, concluding that the property could not be divided in kind, filed a complaint requesting a sale for division, attorney fees, and expenses.

The trial court issued an order, permitting the sale of the real property by public auction. The property sold for $492,399.10. A confirmation hearing was held on August 23, 1995. The trial court…