What is the Difference Between a DNR and a Living Will?
If you’re wondering how to make a living will or need a DNR form, contact my office at (256) 519-9970 to make an appointment and we can guide you through the process
Life Estate Deeds
The term “life estate” often comes up in discussions of estate and Medicaid planning,but what exactly does it mean? A life estate is a form of joint ownership that allows oneperson to remain in a house until his or her death, at which time it passes to the otherowner, referred to as the person wi...
When Your Loved One Dies Without a Will
If your loved one has died leaving property and there is no valid Will you may be worried about how assets will be distributed. Contrary to popular belief, dying without a Will does not mean that the State takes your property. Alabama has enacted statutes, called intestacy laws, that set forth t...
WHAT YOU SHOULD DO WHEN A LOVED ONE HAS PASSED AWAY
Depending on your role in your loved one's estate plans (such as being named the Executor in the will); you may have significant duties and matters to handle upon their passing. First and foremost, you must allow yourself time to grieve and reflect upon that person's passing. Do not immediately t...
How Do I Know When My Parents Need a Power of Attorney?
As your parents age, it can become a struggle to respect their autonomy and independence while making sure you take all the right steps to keep them protected for the future. It's a phase in life that comes with some difficult decisions that you and your family will have to make together. One of ...
Interpleader Cases / Life Insurance Disputes
Life insurance is driven by both contracts and Alabama Statutes. Failure to comply with certain contract provisions or Statutes could nullify any attempted changes to the policy or beneficiary. You may have a limited time to answer the lawsuit or your benefits may be denied forever. We would be more than happy to discuss your options with you. If you were denied benefits or sued in an Interpleader lawsuit, contact our office immediately. (256) 519-9970
Step Parent Adoption
We Can Help Guide You Through the Step-Parent Adoption Process Sometimes, helping build a new family involves more than providing life's necessities and a home for you and your step-children. We can guide step-parents through the process of adoption. As a step-parent your rights to the children...
What is the Difference Between a Power of Attorney and a Guardianship?
While power of attorney and legal guardianship can perform similar functions in some cases, they are vastly different in terms of who is appointed, who does the appointing and how much control the appointed agent or guardian has. What is a Power of Attorney? A power of attorney is a legal d...
Estate Planning for Parents With Young Children
Many parents with young children overlook the need for estate planning – some because they are healthy and are not ready to think about death; others because they are afraid of the costs; but most because they feel like their modest assets don't yet warrant investing in an estate plan. For paren...
Stepparent Adoption Is The Most Common Type Of Adoption
Remarrying and starting a new family is an exciting time in most people's lives. Stepparents can and often do take on an important and involved role in children's lives. Sometimes the stepparent is more involved and a better influence than one of the biological parents. In these situations, many ...
WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A WILL AND A LIVING WILL?
What is he difference between the two is vast, and not knowing the difference can cost you and your loved ones tens of thousands of dollars. A Will, also know as a Last Will and Testament, is a legal document that gives directions on how and who to distribute your assets after you die. A Will al...
