The Alabama Slayer Rule: Can a Killer Inherit?
No. Alabama Code § 43-8-253 bars convicted killers from inheriting from their victims. Learn how the slayer rule works and how to protect your estate.
Alabama Small Estates Act 2025: Can Your Family Skip Probate?
TL;DR The Revised Alabama Small Estates Act (effective October 1, 2025) raised the summary distribution threshold to approximately $47,000, up from $36,030 in 2024. Qualifying estates skip full probate entirely. Assets transfer in weeks, not months. Real property that requires a deed transfer still needs full probate. If the total estate is under the threshold […]
Fiduciary Duties in Alabama: What Executors and Trustees Must Know
Alabama executors and trustees face serious legal duties. Learn what fiduciary obligations require and how to avoid personal liability.
Alabama Property Protection Act: What SB 292 Means for Homeowners
Alabama Property Protection Act: What SB 292 Means for Homeowners | Key Law LLC Alabama Property Protection Act: What SB 292 Means for Homeowners By Joshua Key, Estate Planning Attorney | April 27, 2026 Alabama’s Governor signed the Alabama Property Protection Act of 2026 in April. SB 292 is the most significant property fraud legislation […]
Alabama Probate vs Non-Probate Assets: Which of Your Assets Go Through Court?
Not every asset you own goes through probate in Alabama. Learn which assets require court oversight and which transfer automatically at death.
529 Plans and Estate Planning in Alabama: What Parents Need to Know
529 plans in Alabama offer tax benefits for education savings plus estate planning advantages. Learn contribution limits and distribution rules.
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