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Probate Estates
The probate process is necessary to cause the provisions of the Will to be carried out. Only a person with authority under the Will and granted by the Probate Court can do theses things.
Estate Planning and trusts
Through the creation of Wills, Trusts, Deeds and other such documents a person can plan for the proper and orderly distribution of their assets. This can be done by planning the probate process or by planning for the avoidance of the process by alternate distribution means such as a trust
quiet title, heir property and property issues
Problems affecting the clear title to property can occur when estates were never opened and there are multiple heirs and also when property has been acquired through a purchase at a tax sale. Each of these situations requires a judicial process to resolve.
Wills
Choosing not to make a will is actually a choice to let generic government laws determine how and to whom your assets will be distributed.
Power of Attorney
A Power of Attorney is a quick and easy way to save thousands of dollars and many hours of headache and trouble in the event you need to use it.
Trusts
Different types of Trusts can be useful for asset transfer and also for protection
Guardianship
What Happens If I Do Not Have A Will?
“If I ignore it, it will it go away.” Many people take this approach to making a Will. They seem to have the mindset of ” If I don’t make a plan for this then it will never happen.” Of course, that just isn’t the case. It is something that we all must face eventually. So that brings us to the question of ” What happens if I do not have a Will?”
For everyone who has not made a Will, the legislature of the State of Alabama has, as most, if not all states have done in one form or another, in effect “made a Will” for you. There is a set of statutes known as the Laws of Intestate Succession. These Statutes set out to whom and in what percentage your estate, and all of it’s assets will be distributed. So you see, it can’t be avoided. You only have one choice to make. That choice is, “Do you want the government to decide for you who will get your assets and how they are to be distributed OR do you want to make your own decisions?”
Most people when given a choice between making their own decision or having the government make it for them will choose to make their own decision. The only way to do that is to make a Will.
About
My name is Keith Preston and I am the attorney here at Preston Law Office. I was born and raised in Shelby County, Alabama. I am a graduate of Briarwood Christian High School, The University of Alabama and The Cumberland School of Law. I have lived in Alabama for most of my life except for a few years right out of law school where I worked as an Assistant State Attorney for the State of Florida.
Experience You Can Trust
Thirty plus years of experience in State and Federal Courts throughout Alabama and Florida.
Former Assitant state Attorney for state of florida.
statewide representation.
Hundreds of successful bench and jury trials.
Guiding You Through Difficult Times
Whether it is the probate of a difficult estate or some other distressing issue, you do not have to go through it or deal with it alone. With over 30 years experience and hundreds of cases, it is likely I have dealt with an issue similar to the one in your situation. We will work toward a resolution togther and we will get there.
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Client Reviews
★★★★★
“I was identified in my father’s will as being the executor of the estate. Having NO experience in this endeavor, I needed an attorney. After a few minutes over the phone with Mr. Preston, I made an appointment to meet with him personally. Keith is quite easy to talk to and gave me his full attention from the start. He was most helpful in all aspects and he has been available for me any time that I felt I needed help with any of the multitude of things the executor needs to handle. Thank you Keith.“
★★★★★
“Mr. Preston was very knowledgeable and thorough in guiding us through the probate process. He’s also handled our own wills, living wills, and powers of attorney. We are very pleased.“
★★★★★
“Keith Preston stands at the top of the Probate Attorney performance ladder. I had wasted three years, much agony and untold irritation on four different attorneys. No settlement. Less than three months after going with Mr, Preston I had an estate settlement in hand. It included benefits never mentioned by the other four attorney. Please learn from my mistakes.“
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631 18th Street N., Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 426-4525