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Testamentary Trusts: An Alternative to a Living Trust
Frank had heard about trusts and though he might want to set one up. Researching trusts online just confused him. There were so many types of trusts. However, he did learn enough about living trusts and testamentary trusts to know he wanted to learn more. Frank made...
3 Tips for Avoiding a Will Contest
Watching a family fight over a loved one’s Will is heartbreaking. Take Marjorie J.’s family. When Marjorie passed away last year, she left behind a pretty nice estate. She intended her property and money to go to her family – or, at least, some of them. However,...
Medicare vs. Medicaid
Both Medicare and Medicaid are government programs that help eligible individuals with medical costs. Because of the similar names, though, people have trouble knowing which program they need. Let’s take a look at how each program handles two important things:...
How to Form a Business in Alabama
Pete J. had always wanted to start his own business. He finally decided to take the plunge this year. After working for other companies for year, Pete knew that he would have to follow certain laws and regulations to get his business up and running. The first thing he...
Going on a Trip? Will Your Medicaid Benefits Go with You?
At age 98, Jamison truly is his family’s patriarch. His children want him to attend the annual family reunion. The problem? Jamison lives in Alabama. The reunion is in Texas. Although he does not live in a nursing home, Jamison requires some skilled nursing care and...
How to Revoke Your Estate Planning Documents
Sometimes an estate plan no longer fits. Your life changes, sometimes without warning, and you have to act fast. When this happens, you need to know how to revoke your estate planning documents. Basic Estate Planning Three documents typically serve as foundation for...
Coordinating Treatment Through Medicaid’s Health Home Program
Molly B. has struggled with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) for years. Elijah J. has suffered from liver disease for years and now needs a transplant. And after her recent diagnosis, Hannah W. has questions about sickle cell disease. These people have...
Is Your Out-of-State Will Valid in Alabama?
Margie’s move from Arizona to Anniston was exhausting. As she unpacked, she ran across the binder containing the estate planning documents she had drawn up years before in Arizona. She tucked them away in her home office, but later wondered if her out-of-state Will...
Non-Disclosure Agreements: Extra Protection for Your Confidential Information
Darrell K. owned a company that manufactured products for outdoor hobbies. As his business grew, he expanded his product line. In the coming year, he plans to hire a marketing director, a new business manager, and several scientists to research and test new product...
Add an Ethical Will to Your Estate Plan
As we pass through life, we make memories, build families, and learn life lessons. Some memories may bring a smile to your lips and a tear to your eyes. Even if you’ve been entertaining and instructing family for years, it’s still time to consider writing an ethical...
Do You Need This Powerful Estate Planning Tool in Your Estate Plan?
People really get a lot done with power tools. Sometimes we all just need little extra oomph. It’s like that in estate planning. Some people need a powerful estate planning tool – a trust. Do you need one in your estate plan? Trusts 101 A trust is a legal entity...
3 Ways to Avoid Probate
For many people, probate is not the best solution for settling an estate. Probate proceedings can be long, expensive, and frustrating for the heirs and the executor. Fortunately, there are perfectly legal ways to avoid probate. Probate Explained After someone dies,...
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