Wills and Trusts for Alabama Residents Across the Economic Spectrum
Anyone with concerns involving how his or her property will be distributed upon death needs a basic will. Other goals that can be accomplished efficiently and affordably include protecting against conflict among heirs, ensuring someone you trust is empowered to make decisions, and making your wishes clear about medical care if you suffer catastrophic injury or illness.
If you have substantial wealth, your estate planning goals may be more sophisticated, encompassing those objectives and others associated with minimizing estate tax liability and protecting complex assets to the greatest possible extent for future generations.
Estate Planning Enlightened by Extensive Tax, Insurance and Business Knowledge
Our law firm is a proven, comprehensive resource for people who need basic estate planning services as well as those with the most complex needs related to taxation, legacy planning, special needs planning and business succession. An experienced Birmingham probate attorney also helps clients navigate the Alabama probate process effectively when loved ones pass away.
At Friedman & Downey, P.C., you will find accomplished lawyers with many decades of experience assessing complex needs and addressing those needs with sophisticated estate planning solutions. Our strengths include:
- Drafting customized wills to ensure specific assets go to your spouse, children or other heirs as you wish
- Creating revocable and irrevocable trusts, charitable trusts and other documents to minimize tax liability and achieve other important financial goals
- Providing extensive, informed special needs planning to protect and support loved ones who are disabled or incapacitated
Contact a Gadsden and Anniston Area Wills and Trusts Attorney
There are many misconceptions surrounding Alabama estate law and probate procedures. For example, there is no statute mandating that if a person dies without a will, a surviving spouse gets all his or her property. Whether you have basic or complex goals involving management of your affairs and planning for the future, we invite you to contact us for a consultation.
