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A will is a legal document that sets forth your wishes regarding the distribution of your property as well as  the care of any minor children. If someone dies without a will, those wishes may not be carried out. 

A trust is a separate legal entity for holding and investing property. Depending on your situation, there may be several advantages of establishing a trust. The most well known benefit is avoiding probate.

A power of attorney is the grant of legal rights and powers by a person to another person. That person stands in the shoes of the principal and acts

 for him or her on financial

 and business matters.

In case you ever become incapacitated, it is important that someone has legal authority to communicate your wishes concerning medical treatment. By executing a health care proxy, you ensure that the directions that you have given your agent will be carried out in the event of such disagreement.

 The purpose of a deed is to transfer ownership of property or any assets to another person. It must be filed in public record and notarized. 

A guardian is a parent of a minor or someone who has been appointed by the court to be responsible for the personal care of an incapacitated person or a minor.

A conservator is someone who is appointed by the court to manage the property of a incapacitated

 person or a minor.

Name changes do not require an attorney but probate attorneys can help make the process faster and easier. Our probate attorneys can help you file a petition for a name change.

Adoption is a joyful and new start for families. It is the beginning of a unique addition to your life. The process may be lengthy, expensive

and frustrating. Our probate 

attorneys can help make the process more amicable.

Step-parent adoption is the most common adoption type in Alabama.

A step-parent adoption in Alabama can be a fairly simple process, and it can be a wonderful step to take to unite the family unite. When the adoption is completed, the child will have the following benefits.

• New name is established (if desired)
• New birth certificate
• Two legal parents active in the child's life
• Ability to inherit from adoptive parent

The child will have a relationship with the adoptive parent that is the same as if the child were born to the step-parent, The child's new birth certificate will show the child's new name and will have the adoptive parent and the natural parent listed as the child's mother and father.

Termination of parental rights adoptions usually involves abuse or and/or neglect of the child from biological parents.

Terminating a parent's rights to their child is a serious matter. The courts will allow the parent changes to correct  their wrongful acts and improve their parenting skills and ways. Unless, the child is in 

eminent danger or harm.

After a parent's rights have been successfully terminated, the party looking to adopt can proceed with

 the adoption process.

An adoption agency can be a for-profit or not-for profit business which assists families with matters concerning adoption. Most people think of agencies when they are considering adoption.