When doing your estate planning, one question to ask is “will your estate go through probate?” It is said that nothing is certain except for death and taxes. Should probate be added to that list? There may be ways to avoid probate altogether. Basic...
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....
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...
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...
Your Last Will and Testament is one of the most important documents you will ever sign. Within that document, you will name someone to act as your estate’s executor or personal representative. Your personal representatives will make decisions and take actions that...
Alexander named his oldest son, Caleb, the executor (also known as personal representative) of his estate. When Alexander passed away last month, Caleb was left grieving and wondering, “What does an executor or personal representative do?” His father’s estate planning...
