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, 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 | 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 | 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 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 | 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...
