by Brenton McWilliams | Estate Administration, Probate, Wills and Trusts
Author: Brenton McWilliams What Does It Mean to Probate a Will in Alabama? In Alabama, the admission of a Last Will and Testament to probate is the process of proving and authenticating a will as the true will of the deceased person. The probate process is the lead up...
by Brenton McWilliams | Estate Planning, Wills and Trusts
Author: Brenton McWilliams How to Avoid Probate with Estate Planning One of the major benefits to using a trust for estate planning is the ability to avoid the need for an estate in probate court. If the trust is created and funded properly, there is a continuity of...
by Brenton McWilliams | Estate Administration, Probate
Author: Brenton McWilliams What is an Ancillary Estate in Alabama? An ancillary estate is an estate in Alabama that is started after the commencement of a primary estate administration in another state. For example, if a resident of another state dies in their state...
by Brenton McWilliams | Estate Planning
Author: Brenton McWilliams Estate Planning Topics: Is a Revocable Living Trust Right for You? “Is a revocable living trust right for me?” In this article, I’ll help you make that decision by answering the question “What is a revocable living trust?” and providing a...