by Brenton McWilliams | Blog, Estate Planning, Wills and Trusts
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...
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 | Blog, Estate Planning, Wills and Trusts
Author: Brenton McWilliams What information do I need to begin preparing my Estate Plan? Nothing. Well, not nothing, but certainly less information than most people think they need to begin the process of preparing their will or trust. For most people, estate planning...
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 | Elder Law, Estate Planning
Author: Brenton McWilliams Alabama Estate Planning: The Three Documents You Need for a Simple Estate Plan in Alabama Everyone knows it’s important to have a Last Will and Testament. However, for many people, there are two other documents which may be as important or...