by Brenton McWilliams | Estate Planning
When it comes to estate planning, one of the most important concepts to understand is rights of survivorship. This legal principle can have a significant impact on how your property is transferred after your death, and it’s important to consider its implications...
by Brenton McWilliams | Estate Planning
At the Law Offices of Brenton C. McWilliams, we often find that our clients have questions about powers of attorney (POAs). It’s a crucial part of estate planning, yet it can be confusing. Let’s break it down in simple terms. A power of attorney is a legal...
by Brenton McWilliams | Estate Administration, Estate Planning, Probate
Author: Brenton McWilliams What Happens When Real Estate in an Estate or Trust has a Mortgage? In estate or trust administration, the deceased’s residence is often the largest asset of the estate. A mortgage on the residence or other property of the estate can be a...
by Brenton McWilliams | Elder Law, News
Author: Brenton McWilliams SARP Area Agency on Aging and AARP AL will present 7-week Zoom series on resources from Area Agency in Aging and State of Alabama The South Alabama Regional Planning Committee/Area Agency on Aging and AARP Alabama are collaborating on a...
by Brenton McWilliams | Estate Administration, Probate, Wills and Trusts
Author: Brenton McWilliams What is the Compensation for Serving as an Executor or Administrator of an Estate in Alabama? In Alabama, by statute, the maximum compensation for an executor or administrator (personal representative) of an estate in ordinary cases is two...
