Laurie Stroud
Legal Matters
Top 6 Estate Planning Mistakes If youâre like most people, you have the best of intentions with regard to how you want your estate distributed when you die or your affairs handled should you become incapacitated. Unfortunately, without proper planning, your best intentions may not be enough. Here are six of the most common estate …
Legal Matters
presented by: Frank S. Buck P.C., Personal Injury  No-Doubt Liability & Contributory Negligence in Auto Accidents Automobile accidents are typically litigated under the theory of negligence. Negligence requires four basic elements: a duty, breach of that duty, causation, and damages. Under Alabama law, drivers owe a duty to others on the road to drive with …
Fashion For You
Handbag Heaven Headed South for a little beach vacation? Consider adding a fashion stop on your way at Handbag Heaven in West Mobile, Ala. Chandra and Sean Lucas opened the unique store last year and showcase their passion for unique designer inspired handbags. The Alabama natives have curated Handbag Heavenâs inventory from California to Texas …
Best Books
The Faith of Christopher Hitchens I have long held the opinion that God would much rather be fought than ignored. Jacob wrestled with God by the river Jabbok and was blessed for being so audacious. Paul kicked against the goads until God shattered his worldview with a blinding light. C.S. Lewis spoke of being dragged, …
You Can Bank On It
Presented by: NobleBank & Trust Home Sweet Home: Know Your Mortgage Options  There are few who understand the local housing market better than Birmingham-area Realtors. Local experts say they are seeing a seller’s market developing in some areas. In our local community, listed homes are receiving multiple offers or are even selling the same …
Money Matters
Do You Need Disability Income Insurance? People ordinarily buy property and casualty insurance to protect their possessions and life insurance to provide income for their survivors. However, many people donât think about protecting their income with disability insurance. How well could you live if you werenât able to work? Disability is an unpredictable event, and …
Special Feature
ROOFTOP FRIENDSâ Camping Adventure Ministers to Special Needs Families The mission of RoofTop Friends is to âlove, serve, fellowship and share faith with individuals and families affected by disability.â One way this Alabama based non-profit ministry carries out its mission is hosting an annual Family Retreat at Camp ASCCA on Lake Martin. June 20-24 families …
Cleaning Out the Night-Stand Drawer
Spring has always been about working in the yard, doing some much needed house cleaning and taking or planning some long weekend trips with the family! At the same time all the local flowers shops start putting out their various displays, everyone begins ordering mulch or pine straw for their yards and you start seeing …
