When a loved one passes away, their estate must often go through a legal process called probate before assets can be distributed to heirs. If you are an executor, heir, or family member dealing with an estate in Alabama, here is what you need to know. What Is Probate? Probate is the court-supervised process of authenticating a deceased person's will (if one exists), settling outstanding debts, and distributing remaining assets to rightful beneficiaries. In Alabama, probate ca

Receiving an eviction notice can be frightening and overwhelming. Whether you are a renter who has fallen behind on payments or a tenant dealing with a landlord dispute, it is important to know that you have legal rights in Alabama — and that you do not have to face the process alone. What Is Eviction? Eviction, legally known as an 'unlawful detainer' action in Alabama, is the formal legal process a landlord must follow to remove a tenant from a rental property. A landlord ca