Choosing between a revocable and irrevocable trust is akin to selecting the right tool for a job—it all depends on what you’re trying to achieve. This article will help you navigate the nuances of each option, revocable vs. irrevocable trust so you can make the...
The Complex Dance of Estate Planning: Navigating Stepfamilies and Wealth in Alabama According to recent studies, blended families have begun to outnumber traditional nuclear families. This shift towards more complex family structures brings with it a unique set of...
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...
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...