Legal Matters
Estate Planning for Individuals with Disabilities
Legal Matters presented by: Bradford & Holliman, Estate Planning Why Everyone Should Have a Special Needs Trust in Their Plan Estate plans should include planning for a loved one’s financial and physical protection in the event of a disability. This is often overlooked by individuals that do not currently have disabled loved ones because they …
Asset Protection & the Elderly
Legal Matters presented by: Bradford & Holliman, Estate Planning Asset protection for the elderly is a complex subject and the legal advice given can be very different based on the assets of the family, estate planning goals, and other family problems such as children that do not get along or children that have creditor …
Using a Trust to Protect Your Children from Divorce & Creditors
Legal Matters presented by: Bradford & Holliman, Estate Planning Parents frequently ask us how they can leave their assets to their children when they die without those assets being vulnerable to a child later divorcing or having problems with debt. The sentiments expressed by the parents are almost always the same: “We want our child …
Driving Under the Influence: Alabama’s DUI Laws
Legal Matters presented by: Frank S. Buck P.C., Personal Injury We all know that driving while under the influence of alcohol and other illicit substances is unwise at best. Not only does it place the inebriated driver in danger, but it also imperils everyone else on the road. According to the Center for Disease Control, …
5 Steps to Handling Finances When Your Spouse Has Died
Money Matters Losing a spouse is a stressful transition, and the added pressure of having to settle the estate and organize finances can be overwhelming. Fortunately, there are steps you can take to make dealing with these matters less difficult. Notify others. When your spouse dies, your first step should be to contact anyone who …
Avoiding Probate When You Die: The Benefits of a Revocable Living Trust
Legal Matters presented by: Bradford & Holliman, Estate Planning Many people prefer to avoid the probate court process stating that they want to avoid the time constraints the court system imposes before distributing to beneficiaries, the cost, and the fact that the contents of a Will are available to the general public for review. Some …
The Probate Process: What Happens When You Die
Legal Matters Most people know they should have a Last Will and Testament. What they do not know is what happens after the testator (the person) dies. A Will does not avoid the probate process. Instead, it works to make the process easier for the Personal Representative (also called the “Executor”). Of course, it …
No-Doubt Liability & Contributory Negligence in Auto Accidents
Legal Matters presented by: Frank S. Buck P.C., Personal Injury 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 reasonable care. Essentially, we all must …
Legal Matters: Bradford & Holliman, Estate Planning
Family Drama & Estate Planning Families have drama. It is probably safe to say that all families have some sort of drama even if they appear perfect to everyone else. With drama comes chaos, misunderstandings, arguments and even permanent damage to the integrity of the family. Drama may come in many forms. Blended families are …
