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Alabama Estate Planning Glossary: Key Terms You Need to Know

Alabama Estate Planning Glossary: Key Terms You Need to Know

This glossary covers the words that come up most often in estate planning, organized by topic so you can find what you n[…]

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Will vs. Trust in Alabama: What’s the Difference and Which Do You Need?

Will vs. Trust in Alabama: What’s the Difference and Which Do You Need?

A plain-English guide to Alabama estate planning for families who want their assets protected and their wishes honored. […]

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How to Use an Alabama Small Estate Affidavit: Requirements and Limits

How to Use an Alabama Small Estate Affidavit: Requirements and Limits

Quick answer: Alabama lets many families skip full probate through a court process called summary distribution, co[…]

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Executor Responsibilities in Alabama: A Complete Guide

Executor Responsibilities in Alabama: A Complete Guide

Quick answer: In Alabama, an executor (the law calls this person the personal representative) is the individual na[…]

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Ancillary Probate in Alabama: What Happens to Out-of-State Property?

Ancillary Probate in Alabama: What Happens to Out-of-State Property?

Quick answer: Ancillary probate is a second probate case opened in a state where the deceased owned real estate, s[…]

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What Happens to Jointly Owned Property When Someone Dies in Alabama?

What Happens to Jointly Owned Property When Someone Dies in Alabama?

Quick answer: It depends entirely on how the property is titled, and in Alabama the exact wording of the deed cont[…]

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How Much Does an Estate Need to Be Worth to Go Through Probate in Alabama?

How Much Does an Estate Need to Be Worth to Go Through Probate in Alabama?

Quick answer: There is no specific dollar amount alone that determines whether an estate must go through probate i[…]

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What Are Letters Testamentary and How Do You Get Them in Alabama?

What Are Letters Testamentary and How Do You Get Them in Alabama?

Quick answer: Letters Testamentary are the court documents proving you have legal authority to act for a deceased […]

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