by Brenton McWilliams | Estate Administration, Probate, Wills and Trusts
Author: Brenton McWilliams What Does It Mean to Probate a Will in Alabama? In Alabama, the admission of a Last Will and Testament to probate is the process of proving and authenticating a will as the true will of the deceased person. The probate process is the lead up...
by Brenton McWilliams | Blog
The Law Offices of Brenton C. McWilliams: Announcing Our New Law Firm Location in Daphne, Alabama We’re pleased to announce the opening of our third office in Daphne! This office will be an excellent addition to our current offices in Orange Beach and Foley. The...
by Brenton McWilliams | Estate Administration, Probate
Author: Brenton McWilliams What is a Small Estate Affidavit? Some states allow for the transfer of a deceased person’s assets on receipt of a statutory affidavit with certain information about the deceased and the heirs of the deceased. However, that’s not the case in...
by Brenton McWilliams | Estate Planning, Wills and Trusts
Author: Brenton McWilliams How to Avoid Probate with Estate Planning One of the major benefits to using a trust for estate planning is the ability to avoid the need for an estate in probate court. If the trust is created and funded properly, there is a continuity of...