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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, 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...
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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...