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Dangers of a Springing Power of Attorney
A Trustworthy Person Standing in Your Shoes Right Now Michael was having a wonderful time in Florida while he waited for his Alabama house to close. Unfortunately, he took a bad fall and ended up in a Florida hospital. He had his...
Ancillary Probate in Alabama
Ella passed away while living in New York, but she owned several rental properties in Alabama. Jesse lived and died in Texas but docked his fishing boat in Alabama. Ella and Jesse have something in common: their estates will have to file ancillary probate in Alabama....
Don’t Let the State Choose Your Heirs: Alabama Intestacy Succession
One of the many benefits associated with estate planning is that you get to choose who gets your stuff after you are gone. However, that generally only works if you have actually done an estate plan! Someone who passes away without leaving a valid Alabama Will has...
DIY Estate Planning and Medicaid Don’t Mix!
Some things just don’t go together, like oil and water or peanut butter and sardines. Sometimes it’s not a big deal – or the resulting problem is minor. But when something as important as your Medicaid eligibility is involved, that’s a different story. For example,...
Start Medicaid Planning NOW
Life throws curveballs sometimes, and we have to be ready. In her 40s, Joanie thought Medicaid planning was far ahead of her. She put off talking to her attorney about Medicaid planning. Unfortunately, she suffered permanent traumatic injuries as a result of a car...
Understanding Medicaid: Are You Eligible for Medicaid?
If you have ever spent any time in an emergency room, you know how stressful it is. You may find yourself sitting beside a loved one anxiously awaiting a diagnosis. Or maybe you will be the one in need of emergency care. Either way, you may find yourself wondering how...
Talk to Your Family About Estate Planning
Holidays and families seem to go together, even when things are not perfect. For example, as Molly looked across a holiday table surrounded by family, she worried about their futures. Her son was there with his daughter, who was intellectually disabled. Molly’s...
What an Anniston Business Lawyer Can Do for You
With thousands of lawyers to choose from, how will you know who to pick? As they started a new business in Anniston, Elaine and Paul were concerned. They knew they needed the advice of a business attorney. However, they did not know whether to hire locally or go to...
Elements of a Legally Enforceable Contract
Just recognizing what something is not that hard. When it comes to legal documents, for example, you might recognize that the document before you is a contract. However, how will you know if it is a legally enforceable contract? No matter which side of the agreement...
Aid & Attendance Benefits: Are You Eligible?
Sometimes help is available. We just don’t know where it is or how to access it. Many veterans may not have heard of Aid & Attendance benefits, even though they desperately need those benefits. We can help you find out if you are eligible for Aid & Attendance...
How to Avoid Probate in Alabama
We all own something. Whether it’s the family china or a large retirement account or a boat, your property will be transferred to a new owner after you pass away. Most if not all of your assets will pass to your heirs through probate, unless you make other...
4 Common Estate Planning Mistakes and How to Fix Them
We all make mistakes, great and small. Some errors are easy to fix. However, the person who flubs their estate planning may not have that option because the error shows up after they have become incapacitated or died. However, let’s look at some common estate planning...
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