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, 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...
by Brenton McWilliams | Blog, Estate Planning, Probate, Wills and Trusts
Author: Brenton McWilliams Guide to Selecting an Executor for Your Will in Alabama Choosing an executor is an important step in preparing your Last Will and Testament and is a key piece of your estate plan as a whole. If you’re unsure how to appoint an executor,...
by Brenton McWilliams | Blog, Estate Planning, Wills and Trusts
Author: Brenton McWilliams Can a Revocable Trust be Changed? For most questions about trusts, the express terms of the trust agreement itself prevail. In addressing the question whether a revocable trust can be changed, the first step to determining whether a trust...
by Brenton McWilliams | Blog, Estate Planning, Wills and Trusts
Author: Brenton McWilliams What information do I need to begin preparing my Estate Plan? Nothing. Well, not nothing, but certainly less information than most people think they need to begin the process of preparing their will or trust. For most people, estate planning...
