Looking for a trusted probate attorney in Dothan, Alabama to legalize your wishes to the finest detail?

Planning for the future is very important, especially if you want your loved ones to be well taken care of when you are not there. Our experienced probate attorneys can help you draft a living will, power of attorney, trust, or last will and testament to ensure that your wishes are carried out when you are incapacitated, or in the event of your death.

Probate

Dealing with the sorrow and confusion surrounding the loss of a loved one is very difficult, but with us, it can be a little less challenging. If you need a dependable probate attorney to guide you through the probate process after the passing of a loved one, we can help you fulfill all the necessary legal requirements and ensure smooth administration of estate.

Whether the decedent had a will before passing on or died intestate, we work in your best interest to help you administer the estate and make the most out of your inheritance. We also assist our clients in:

• Securing and appraising the estate.
• Navigating life insurance proceeds.
• Preparation and filing of probate court paperwork.
• Settlement of debts.
• Estate checking account management.
• Disbursement and transfer of assets to their respective beneficiaries.

Guardianships and conservatorships

If you have minors, incapacitated adults, or special needs dependents in your care, you need to choose someone you trust to take care of them if something happens to you.

Our experienced probate attorney will help you choose the right option between guardianship and conservatorship to ensure that your person of choice takes full responsibility for the affairs of your wards in their best interest.

Trust administration

Creating trusts for your loved ones helps you maximize their inheritance, as they are not subject to probate. A revocable trust allows you to choose how you want your assets to be distributed after death, while allowing you to make as many changes as you wish till the event of your death.

Dothan Law Group probate attorneys help you create a trust for your beneficiaries to ensure that all assets are handed over to them directly.

Living will

If you ever reach a point where you cannot make a critical decision for yourself, a living will can help you take the burden of making difficult decisions off your loved ones’ shoulders.

Our probate lawyers help you draft a living will so you can express your wishes in advance. From expressing your decision on life support and resuscitation to treatments for terminal illnesses, your living will help you voice your wishes when you cannot express them yourself.

Last will and testament

Drafting a will with the help of an experienced probate attorney is important in making sure that your will is effective and meets the necessary legal requirements. From choosing how you want your assets to be distributed to describing the send-off you want; we help you customize and legalize your will to make it effective.

Dothan Law Group probate lawyers sit down with you and help you understand your estate planning options for your last will and testament, so you can rest assured knowing your final wishes will be carried out the way you want.

Power of attorney

Whether you need someone to make tough medical decisions or critical financial choices when you are incapacitated, a power of attorney allows you to give someone you trust the power to make decisions on your behalf.

Our estate planning attorneys will help you draft a flexible power of attorney to empower your power of attorney holder with the legal right to answer unexpected questions and make decisions for you when you cannot.

Need help creating a corporate entity?

When it comes to setting up a business entity, a lot of factors come into play to keep it legally compliant. Dothan Law probate attorneys are here to guide you in choosing the right corporate entity for your business plan to protect you from dire tax consequences, liability, legal implications, and more. We take our time to understand your business and give you honest, unbiased advice so you can take the best course of action that will set up your business venture for the future.

Whether you want to create a limited liability company, joint venture, or association, our probate lawyers will help you draft all the paperwork required for your business entity. We always ensure that all the necessary articles of incorporation, operating agreements, and other documents are properly recorded in court and with the state to avoid rejection of your filing.

Let us help you prepare for the future.

Our Dothan Law Group probate attorney is ready to fulfill all your probate needs at a flat, affordable fee. Ready to get started?

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