by Brenton McWilliams | Estate Administration, Probate
Author: Brenton McWilliams What are Letters Testamentary? Letters testamentary are the documentary evidence of an individual’s appointment as the executor of an estate. They are issued by Alabama probate courts following appointment of an executor. What to Does the...
by Brenton McWilliams | Estate Administration, Probate
Author: Brenton McWilliams What is an Ancillary Estate in Alabama? An ancillary estate is an estate in Alabama that is started after the commencement of a primary estate administration in another state. For example, if a resident of another state dies in their state...
by Brenton McWilliams | Estate Planning, Wills and Trusts
Author: Brenton McWilliams What is the spousal elective share in Alabama? The spousal elective share is the right of a surviving spouse to claim a certain portion of their spouse’s estate on the death of the spouse. In other words, when one member of a married couple...
by Brenton McWilliams | Estate Planning
Author: Brenton McWilliams In this post, I provide a list and explanation of 58 commonly used terms in estate planning and estate administration. Accounting: A report of transactions taking place during a certain time period. An accounting may be provided to the court...