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Notes on Alabama estate planning and probate, in plain English.
Hiring Your Kids: The Legal Tax Strategy Alabama Business Owners Are Missing
Alabama business owners can pay their children a real salary for real work and deduct it. How the strategy works and the rules to follow.
Is There an Ideal Age for Your Children to Inherit? What Alabama Attorneys Recommend
Alabama's age of majority is 19, but that doesn't mean a child is ready to inherit. How trusts let you choose when and how children receive money.
Alabama's 2026 Probate Laws: What the New Circuit Court Removal Bills Mean for Will Contests
Alabama's 2026 session changed how contested probate matters, including will contests, move from probate court to circuit court. What it means for you.
Why Huntsville's Growth Makes Estate Planning More Urgent for New Residents
New to Huntsville? Why an estate plan drafted in another state may not work well in Alabama, and what new residents should review.
Alabama Estate Litigation Timeline: How Long Will Contest Cases Take
How long do will contests and estate disputes take in Alabama? The deadlines, stages and typical timelines beneficiaries should know.
Domestic Violence and Protective Orders in Alabama Estate Planning
Yes. A protective order affects your will or trust in Alabama. Learn how survivors remove abusers from estate documents under Alabama Code § 30-5-1.
The Alabama Slayer Rule: Can a Killer Inherit?
No. Alabama Code § 43-8-253 bars convicted killers from inheriting from their victims. Learn how the slayer rule works and how to protect your estate.
Alabama Small Estates Act 2025: Can Your Family Skip Probate?
Discussion of the requirements of an Alabama Small Estates and the Alabama Small Estates Act along with probate avoidance techniques to qualify.
Fiduciary Duties in Alabama: What Executors and Trustees Must Know
Alabama executors and trustees face serious legal duties. Learn what fiduciary obligations require and how to avoid personal liability.
Alabama Probate vs Non-Probate Assets: Which of Your Assets Go Through Court?
Not every asset you own goes through probate in Alabama. Learn which assets require court oversight and which transfer automatically at death.
Alabama Property Protection Act: What SB 292 Means for Homeowners
What Alabama's Property Protection Act (SB 292) means for homeowners worried about title fraud and forged deeds, and how to protect your home.
529 Plans and Estate Planning in Alabama: What Parents Need to Know
529 plans in Alabama offer tax benefits for education savings plus estate planning advantages. Learn contribution limits and distribution rules.
Intestate Succession in Alabama: What Happens Without a Will
If you die without a will in Alabama, state law decides who gets your assets. Learn how intestate succession works and why pilots need better planning.
Medicaid Asset Protection in Alabama: What Families Need to Know
Learn how Medicaid asset protection works in Alabama. Protect your home and savings while qualifying for long-term care benefits. Free strategy session available.
Beneficiary Designations in Alabama: The Form That Overrides Your Will
Beneficiary designations trump your will. Learn how these forms work, common mistakes Alabama families make, and how to keep your estate plan aligned.
How Challenging Creditor Claims Saved Two Alabama Families $35,631 in One Day
Alabama executors have the right to challenge creditor claims that lack documentation. Learn how Key Law LLC saved two families $35,631 in one day by demanding proof from creditors.
Should You Name Your Trust as Beneficiary of Your IRA or 401(k)?
Should your trust be the beneficiary of your IRA or 401(k)? How the SECURE Act and trust tax rates affect Alabama families.
How Long Does Probate Take in Alabama?
How long does probate take in Alabama? Learn the typical timeline from filing to closing, what causes delays, and what executors need to do at each step. Key Law LLC, Huntsville.
What the Murdoch Trust Fight Teaches Alabama Families About Estate Planning
The Murdoch trust fight cost billions and took years. Learn three estate planning mistakes Alabama families make with irrevocable trusts, co-trustees, and succession planning.
Who Inherits When an Elder Is Abused in Alabama? What HB9 Changes in 2026
Alabama HB9 bars elder abusers from inheriting. Learn how the 2026 law changes inheritance rights, what counts as elder abuse, and how to protect your estate plan.
AI Deepfakes Threaten Alabama Estate Plans: Protecting Your Digital Legacy
AI deepfakes threaten estate plans through forged documents and impersonation. Learn how Alabama families protect wills, trusts, and powers of attorney from digital fraud.
Alabama Estate Tax Myths 2026: What's Actually True
Alabama has no state estate tax, but federal rules still apply. Learn the truth about estate tax myths, the $15 million exemption, and what Alabama families actually need to plan for.
Alabama LLCs vs. Alabama S-Corporations: S-Corporations Still Useful And Relevant?
Discussion about whether Alabama LLCs or Alabama S-Corporations are the best business entity choice. Helps an entrepreneur decide between the two entites.
Alabama Intestate Estates: What happens when you die without a will?
A look at Alabama intestate estates and the consequences of dying without a will in Alabama. This blog describes intestate distributions and disadvantages.
Can An Alabama Will Be Handwritten? - Alabama Estates
An Alabama will must meet certain requirements to be considered valid. This post examines how handwritten wills meet the Alabama will requirements.
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