Can an Elder Abuser Inherit in Alabama? 2026 Law
Alabama has enacted a new law intended to prevent certain people convicted of abusing, neglecting, or financially exploiting an older adult from benefiting from that person’s death. The legislation expands an existing Alabama statute that already restricted inheritance rights for people who feloniously and intentionally killed a decedent. Senate Bill 41 became Alabama Act 2026-287 […]
How to Avoid Probate in Alabama: Estate Planning Options
Probate is the legal process through which a deceased person’s will may be recognized, a personal representative is appointed, debts and expenses are addressed, and remaining estate property is transferred to beneficiaries or heirs. Although probate serves an important purpose, many Alabama families want to reduce the amount of property that must pass through the […]
Alabama Business Law Changes in 2026
Why Alabama Companies Should Review Their Governance Documents in 2026 Alabama adopted significant revisions to its Business and Nonprofit Entities Code in 2026. The changes affect multiple areas of business governance, including company records, registered agents, internal affairs, ownership rights, conflicting-interest transactions, corporate opportunities, foreign entities, and correction of filed documents. The legislation was introduced […]
Alabama Property Protection Act of 2026
What Alabama Property Owners Should Know About the New Title Fraud Law Property ownership records have become an increasingly attractive target for identity thieves and seller-impersonation schemes. In these cases, a fraudster may pretend to own a home, vacant lot, rental property, or undeveloped land and attempt to sell, lease, mortgage, or transfer it without […]
Child Custody Disagreement
Child custody disagreements can arise during a divorce, after unmarried parents separate, or years after an original custody order was entered. Parents may disagree about where a child should live, how much time the child should spend with each parent, who should make important decisions, or whether an existing schedule still meets the child’s needs. […]