Nobody looks forward to the legal proceedings and tying up loose ends after a loved one dies. Soon after the funeral, the survivors of the decedent must initiate the process in probate court (unless t…Read More
The bare minimum of an estate plan should be to designate where, and to whom, your assets go after you pass away. Beyond that, there are countless purposes and benefits of having a thorough plan for y…Read More
Even though many people in Alabama pass away each year without any estate planning documents in place, that doesn’t mean there isn’t a plan for each deceased individual. The plan for these deceden…Read More
The world of estate planning contains many different types of documents that you can use to hand off your assets and property to your loved ones after you pass away. Additionally, there are many diffe…Read More
After a loved one passes away, all you want to do, understandably, is take time to grieve your loss and learn to live in your new normal while trying to cherish the good times you shared. Unfortunatel…Read More
It is hard to know exactly what you need in your estate plan. Most everyone needs a Last Will and Testament (for many reasons), but for some people, trusts are better options. No matter how large your…Read More
When you are creating your estate plan – something every adult should do – you will find that there are many different tools and documents at your disposal. One estate-planning document that has b…Read More
Do you have an estate plan? According to a survey by Caring.com, only 42% of adults have one. An estate plan is a collection of documents that specify how you wish your assets to be distributed once y…Read More
A common misconception is that having a will is enough to ensure your wishes are met after your death. The reality is that a will won’t help you with the more complex scenarios that life can throw y…Read More