All too often, people assume estate planning is only for the wealthy when, in fact, it is crucial for any adult concerned about protecting their health and finances. In basic terms, an estate plan shields you from unforeseen tragedy and, as the Covid-19 pandemic has...
The worst part of being an estate planning attorney is telling those in need that it is too late to address whatever issue they may have. Unfortunately, this happens all too often and worse still, frequently such cases could have been prevented with just a little bit...
You have probably heard that probating a will in Alabama can be a taxing and costly process. In many instances this is true but it need not always be the case. In fact, there are situations in which administering an estate through probate is the most painless of the...
A change in government inevitably means changes in legislation and the new administration is no exception. On his first day in office, President Biden signed ten executive orders which address a range of topics including vaccine production, testing, and access to...
Estate plan planning documents are like pieces furniture: everyone needs them and as you age, the pieces you collect tend grow in number and relative importance. An eighteen-year-old college freshman, for instance, might only own an Ikea bed and dresser set because...
The holiday season is now officially over, school is back in session, and 2021 is off to the races. As routine sets in, now is a good time to look back on the past year, think about what you may have learned, and set that knowledge in motion to ensure this next year...