Estate Planning

Not all children turn out as their parents hope. Sometimes that is down to the child, sometimes it is down to the parents' preconceptions about how their child should be. And sometimes, it's a mixture of things, with both parties partly to blame. It’s therefore...

Many Alabama families want to pass their homes, savings and property to the next generation. But they worry about costly legal delays and confusion that could take away what they worked for. Planning gifts while you are still alive can protect your family. It makes...

When preparing your estate plan, the legal process can be overwhelming and confusing. The terms "will" and "trust" are often confused, but this misunderstanding can lead to costly mistakes for your family. Understanding the difference between wills and trusts can help...

When someone dies, their estate doesn’t automatically transfer to their loved ones. In most cases, the estate must go through a court-supervised process known as probate before the assets are distributed to the beneficiaries. It’s a necessary safeguard to help ensure...

As you draft your estate plan, you certainly can leave equal bequests to all beneficiaries that you name. You can split up all of the tangible assets, like family heirlooms, as evenly as possible. You can split up financial assets perfectly down the middle between two...

Many people perceive estate planning as complicated, but at its core, it is simply the process of deciding what happens to your assets, debts, and personal matters when you pass away or if you become unable to manage them yourself.  Estate planning ensures your wishes...

Here in Alabama, the “age of majority,” which is the age a person is legally considered an adult, is 19. That means if you have a child who has reached that age or soon will, it’s time for them to prepare to put an advance directive for health care in place.  This...

Cryptocurrency isn’t just a buzzword anymore – it’s a real asset with real value. But unlike traditional investments, crypto comes with unique challenges in estate planning.  If your digital wallet holds Bitcoin, Ethereum or other tokens, failing to plan properly...

Guardianship and conservatorship exist to protect people from hardship. Adults who cannot maintain their own resources or act in their own best interests due to various medical challenges may require the support of other competent adults. A guardian holds authority...

For a host of legal and practical reasons, LGBTQ+ parents often need to approach estate planning in some distinct ways. As a result, if you are part of the LGTBQ+ community – regardless of whether you are married, in a domestic partnership or co-parenting without a...