This is a very common situation and one that we answer questions about regularly. Don’t assume that you know the right answer! Unless you graduated from law school, passed the Bar and practice law in the probate area, chances are you might be mistaken! When a person dies, usually they leave something behind, called their…
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It is strange but the incidence of people dying goes up, way up, during the holidays! A combination of factors plays into this statistic. People drive more during the holidays. People drink more. People eat more food than normal, some of it unhealthy. People put off going to their doctors when they have weird symptoms…
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Non-stop business knowledge Get more on The Bloomberg App For some, it means liberation. For others, loss. For women in particular, the doubling of the divorce rate for the 50-plus crowd since the 1990s can mean something far more prosaic: a need to shoulder the big financial decisions they’d let their spouses deal with when…
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Last week I explained the term “Mind the Gap” and where it came from and how it also applies to estate planning. This week I will do as promised and explain to you how you can “mind the gap” in the estate planning process so the entire ordeal will be minimized for your family. “The…
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If you have ever been to London, you might recall seeing these signs all over the Tube, London’s subway system. These signs are there to warn people to be careful- there is a gap between the platform and the train and it can be dangerous to let your foot get caught in that gap. If…
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You have worked hard and built a successful business. And now you hear about something called a business succession plan. You have two questions, what is it, and why do I need a business succession plan? The short answer is: you are mortal. One day, you will no longer be around to run the business…
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Make Your Estate Plan in 2018 As the year 2018 rapidly approaches, now is the time to consider your goals and resolutions for the year to come. Our Alabama estate planning lawyers urge anyone who does not yet have an estate plan to consider setting the creation of an estate plan as one of your…
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When should I apply for Medicaid? Alabama provides multiple forms of assistance for the elderly and disabled through the Alabama Medicaid Agency. If you are elderly or disabled, you may be wondering when you should apply for Medicaid. We’ve outlined some basic information here for you, but if you have specific questions about your circumstances,…
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