Key Takeaways | Does a Will Have to be Probated in Alabama Probate is the legal process of proving a will and distributing assets. What does and does not go through probate What probate does Trusts and beneficiary designations can help avoid probate Probate is...
Key Takeaways | Strategies to Speed Up Nursing Home Medicaid Qualification and Save Thousands of Dollars on Care You must spend down assets to qualify for Medicaid. Medicaid has a five-year look back rule for asset transfers. Proper planning can protect assets even...
Key Takeaways | How Does Probate Work in Alabama? Probate is necessary for assets solely in the deceased’s name. Not all wills need to be probated; it depends on asset ownership. The probate process can be lengthy and emotional. Family disputes often arise...
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...
Emma would like to see her Grandmother Ruth’s estate settled quickly in keeping with her grandmother’s wishes. However, probate is a mystery to her – she has never been involved in an estate before. Emma and her family first have to find out who can probate Ruth’s...
