Do you want to safeguard your assets and ensure they are passed on to future generations? Setting up a trust can be a great way to ensure that your wishes are carried out, and your assets are managed and distributed properly. But with so many different types of trusts...
When it comes to preparing for the future, estate planning is vital. You want to ensure that your loved ones are cared for, and that your assets will be distributed to the next generation exactly how you want them to be. That’s why it’s important to understand which...
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...
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...
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...
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,...