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Birmingham Estate Planning & Elder Law Firm

The Alabama Elder Care Law Firm, formally known as Nolan Elder Law and Estate Planning, is a niche practice. While some law firms attempt to meet every conceivable legal need, we have chosen a different approach. Our focus is narrow but deep. We work with seniors every day. We work with families needing estate planning every day. We work with families who have lost loved ones and now they face probate. We work with families who have members with special needs. We work with veterans. We work with Medicaid applicants. We make house-calls on individuals who are shut-ins. That is what we do.

If you have other legal needs, we have many friends who work in divorce, bankruptcy, criminal defense, medical malpractice, nursing-home abuse and personal injury. We can make referrals on your behalf. We have found that the best way to choose an attorney is not by the number of billboards he might purchase. Contact us if you have legal needs in other areas of the law. We are happy to make the referral for you.

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Featured Articles

  • Avoiding Common Estate Planning Mistakes with the Help of an Elder Law Attorney
    Elder law guidance helps seniors avoid common estate planning mistakes, protect assets, plan for care, and gain peace of mind for the future.Read More »
  • Congratulations! You made it! Now what?
    This article is designed not to give you answers but to raise the questions that you and your spouse need to wrestle with as you begin this new phase of your lives together in retirement.  Retirement– You are teetering on the brink (or have recently stepped off into retirement) You …Read More »
  • So You Think You Already Have a Will
    The majority of Americans don’t have a Will, but you may be one of those people who know the value of sound planning and have a Will. Congratulations! For the rest of us, though, keep reading! Some people consult a local attorney who can make specific recommendations and who knows …Read More »
  • Imagine this Scenario
    My Mom is acting CRAZY! Imagine this scenario: Your mother, who is 80 years old and a widow, has suddenly started spending money recklessly. She is paranoid of you and your efforts to rein in her behavior. She is not taking the medicine that her doctor has prescribed, or she …Read More »
  • Beneficiary Designations: The Often-Overlooked Asset Protection Tool
    While often overlooked in favor of wills, beneficiary designations on retirement accounts and life insurance policies are powerful asset protection tools that bypass the public probate process and protect funds from creditors, making it crucial to keep them updated to reflect current wishes.Read More »

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