Estate Planning
Plan for your future today. Learn the specific estate planning documents you need to protect yourself and your loved ones.
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Probate Advance vs. Probate Loan: What’s the Difference?
If you’re expecting an inheritance but need money faster than probate can get it to you, a probate advance or probate loan might be exactly what you need.
· 9 min read
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Medicaid Long-Term Care Planning
Medicaid helps with long-term care, but not everyone qualifies.
· 5 min read
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Who Can Override a Power of Attorney?
An individual can typically override their own power of attorney (POA), but termination rights depend on the type of POA and the reasons for canceling it.
· 8 min read
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10 Questions to Ask a Probate Attorney
A probate attorney has got your back when it comes to dealing with estates. Use these guiding questions to find a lawyer you feel comfortable with.
· 10 min read
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Can Power of Attorney Change Beneficiaries on a Bank Account?
Changing beneficiaries on a bank account is a fairly simple process if your power of attorney documents allow it.
· 4 min read
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How Do You Become the Executor of an Estate Without a Will?
Becoming the administrator of an estate without a will requires petitioning the court and fulfilling a few other requirements before you can begin settling a decedent's estate.
· 3 min read
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The Great Wealth Transfer: How to Protect Your Legacy
Experts estimate that nearly $90 trillion will change generational hands by 2045—but much of it may be lost.
· 7 min read
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How Long Do You Have to Transfer Property After Death?
Factors that influence the property transfer timeline after death can include estate complexity, the presence of a will, and beneficiary disputes.
· 7 min read
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What to Do When Someone Dies: Immediate Next Steps
After a loved one dies, it can be understandable to feel lost in grief and not know what to do. These 10 steps can be your guide in the first few days and weeks.
· 10 min read
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Create a Living Trust in Alabama
A living trust can help you avoid the cost and time of probate, and offers more control over your estate than a last will. Find out how a living trust works in Alabama.
· 4 min read
