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People in Alabama who prepare estate plans normally choose immediate family members as beneficiaries. However, many regularly include charitable causes in their final financial arrangements. If you have an organization whose mission is close to your heart, you can...
A last will and testament is often the centerpiece of an estate plan. However, some might believe a revocable trust is preferable. Typically, an Alabama estate planner focuses on these things because they're preoccupied with transferring assets to their beneficiaries....
Labor Day 2023 is in the rearview mirror. Notable for multiple drunk driving arrests and accidents, statistics for this year have yet to be revealed. Concurrently, the data on the effectiveness of the annual “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” remains in the “to be...
Estrangement within an Alabama family can stem from a variety of reasons, such as disagreements, misunderstandings or personal differences. While this process is complex in itself, it can become even more intricate when an estranged family member is in the picture. In...
When a loved one passes away in Alabama, managing their assets and estate becomes a crucial responsibility for the beneficiaries. In some cases, a probate bank account might be necessary to facilitate the efficient transfer of assets and ensure that the deceased's...
Excessive and chronic drinking is often associated with alcohol use disorder. Mental health professionals often examine the connection between alcohol disorders and psychological conditions. Research indicates a potential correlation between alcoholism and...
Alabama is a state that takes driving under the influence seriously. Several factors will determine the severity of the offender's punishment when charged with a DUI. First offense DUI If you are arrested in Alabama and convicted of a first offense DUI, you will face...
Forensic evidence plays a vital role in Alabama criminal investigations and courtrooms, helping establish the guilt or innocence of individuals. However, in recent years, the reliability and validity of certain forensic techniques have come under scrutiny, revealing...
In Alabama, the legal limit for blood alcohol content, BAC, is set at .08 for motorists over 21 and .02 for motorists under age 21. Blood alcohol content is the amount of alcohol left in the blood from drinking alcoholic beverages. The BAC provided represents the...
Cultivating marijuana or manufacturing other controlled substances in Alabama results in harsher criminal charges and penalties than simple possession. The law takes this harsh view of drug production because it enables drug use for profit. As a more serious level of...
