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How Birmingham Probate Litigation Attorneys Protect Your Rights in Estate Disputes

How Birmingham Probate Litigation Attorneys Protect Your Rights in Estate Disputes

Probate is meant to bring order to the distribution of assets after someone passes away, but in practice, it often creat[…]

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How to Avoid Common Estate Disputes

How to Avoid Common Estate Disputes

Planning how your property will be distributed to your heirs after you pass away is a prudent way to ensure the financia[…]

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How to Spot Signs of Undue Influence

How to Spot Signs of Undue Influence

Preparing a will or estate plan is an important aspect of protecting assets. If a loved one is going through this proces[…]

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  • How Beneficiaries in Alabama Can Protect Their Inheritance by Suing a Trustee

    How Beneficiaries in Alabama Can Protect Their Inheritance by Suing a Trustee

    Trust disputes can arise when families are already dealing with grief or financial uncertainty, and when trustees fail to uphold their obligations, the impact can be devastating. In Alabama, beneficiaries are not without recourse. State law clearly outlines trustee responsibilities and provides beneficiaries with tools to challenge misconduct or negligence. Understanding these rights is the …
  • How Birmingham Probate Litigation Attorneys Protect Your Rights in Estate Disputes

    How Birmingham Probate Litigation Attorneys Protect Your Rights in Estate Disputes

    Probate is meant to bring order to the distribution of assets after someone passes away, but in practice, it often creates conflict. When family members disagree about a will’s validity, how an executor is handling the estate, or who should inherit, probate litigation becomes necessary. These disputes are stressful and emotional, but they are also …
  • How to Remove an Executor in Alabama for Misconduct, Negligence, or Breach of Duty

    How to Remove an Executor in Alabama for Misconduct, Negligence, or Breach of Duty

    When a loved one passes away, the executor of their estate steps into a role of great responsibility. They must pay debts, manage assets, and ensure beneficiaries receive what the will directs. In Alabama, executors have a fiduciary duty, a legal obligation to act with honesty and fairness. Sadly, not all executors live up to …

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