by Brenton McWilliams | Probate
If you’ve recently lost a loved one in Alabama and are settling their estate through probate, you may have heard mention of a probate bond. As probate lawyers, our team regularly guides families through the probate process, helping them to determine whether a...
by Brenton McWilliams | Blog, Estate Planning
At The Law Offices of Brenton C. McWilliams, we often encounter clients who’ve heard about leaving a dollar to someone they want to disinherit. It’s a persistent myth in estate planning, but like many myths, it’s more fiction than fact. Let’s...
by Brenton McWilliams | Blog, Probate
Losing someone leaves you sifting through pain alongside paperwork that won’t file itself. If you’re unfamiliar with settling estates, like most grieving families, you’re probably wondering — do we legally have to probate these assets? Each state has varying...
by Brenton McWilliams | Blog, Estate Planning
Estate planning is about more than just creating documents – it’s about ensuring your wishes are carried out effectively, even as circumstances change. In Alabama, one powerful tool that’s gaining traction is the trust protector. At The Law Offices...
by Brenton McWilliams | Estate Planning
As life changes, so should your estate plan. For many plans, the most critical component of your testamentary documents may be your last will and testament. Your last will and testament tells the courts how to distribute your assets after you pass away. You should...
