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Retirement is a time when people often start thinking about their legacy and what they will leave behind for their loved ones. Estate planning is an essential part of retirement planning in Alabama that can ensure that your assets are distributed according to your...
Alabama has many methods to detect whether someone uses illegal drugs. One of the most often used testing methods is the 10-panel drug test. Often, companies or organizations use these tests to periodically drug test employees. What can 10-panel drug tests detect? The...
For centuries, eyewitness testimony has been one of the most compelling pieces of evidence when seeking a criminal conviction. The idea that a witness saw the events would seem to remove reasonable doubts. However, the court systems in many states, including Alabama,...
When an adolescent exhibits signs of a drug or alcohol addiction, parents often find it difficult to talk to them about it. They might not know what to say or how they can be effective. This is especially true if the son or daughter is no longer living at home, such...
Administering the estate of an Alabama loved one who has passed away can be a difficult task, whether you have been named as an executor in the decedent's will or appointed by the probate court. It includes gathering assets, paying outstanding debts, filing tax...
In Alabama, the executor of a will is responsible for carrying out the instructions and distributing the deceased's assets according to the will's terms. However, if the executor fails to perform their duties correctly or is suspected of misconduct, the will's...
Deciding to drive in Alabama after using substances that are illegal or that could impair your driving ability could lead to significant consequences. One of these is being stopped by an officer and charged with a DUI. Here are a few things that you can expect if this...
The state of Alabama takes drug charges very seriously. Depending on your specific charge, you may face twenty years to life in prison. Courts take into account a variety of criteria when providing sentencing, including your past history, intentions during possession...
Not only are drugs outlawed in Alabama but also tools or items that a person can use to consume, store, sell or produce controlled substances. In other words, a police officer can arrest you if they find you with a pipe, grinder, scale or bong whether you are using it...
Not everyone understands what an estate involves. Many assume that an estate refers to the assets of a deceased person who had a high net worth. That's not an accurate definition, as people of even modest means have an estate when they pass away in Alabama....
