by Brenton McWilliams | Blog, Elder Law, Probate
Do you have an estate plan? Are you wondering how to keep your estate out of the probate court? One solution is a living trust. Here, we’ll go over reasons to avoid the probate process, and how a living trust fits in. Why You Might Want to Avoid the Probate Process...
by Brenton McWilliams | Blog, Estate Planning, Wills and Trusts
As you and your family grow, your needs change. And as your needs change, you should revisit and update your estate plan accordingly. At The Law Offices of Brenton C. McWilliams, we are passionate about our clients. We aim to create estate plans that last for years to...
by Brenton McWilliams | Blog
In estate planning, trusts are used to protect assets and transfer them directly to beneficiaries after your death. Trusts can also be used to avoid the probate process, as well as paying heavy estate taxes. So, which type of trust is right for you? It can be...
by Brenton McWilliams | Blog, Elder Law, Estate Planning, Wills and Trusts
Author: Brenton McWilliams What is incapacity? What does it mean to be incapacitated? I have a lot of conversations about how incapacity planning is a very important part of a comprehensive estate plan. But, what does it mean to be incapacitated, and what exactly are...
by Brenton McWilliams | Blog, Estate Planning, Wills and Trusts
Author: Brenton McWilliams A handwritten last will and testament created in Alabama is not automatically invalid, but the will must meet the same requirements of any other will. Alabama does not relax the attestation, witness and other statutory requirements and...
