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How Trusts Protect Your Children and Grandchildren: A Guide to Multi-Generational Wealth Planning
A trust is one of the most effective ways to protect your loved ones and ensure your wishes are honored. Unlike a will, a trust can provide long-term guidance, privacy, and protection for your family—helping manage assets for children, support beneficiaries responsibly, and avoid probate. Learn how a trust can safeguard your legacy and provide clarity, stability, and peace of mind for future generations.

Colin McMichen
Nov 5


Frank Fritz Estate Battle: Lessons on Will Contests, Capacity, and Guardianship
After American Pickers star Frank Fritz’s passing, a contested will and $6 million estate battle have raised major questions about capacity, guardianship, and inheritance. His case shows how illness and guardianship complicate estate planning—and how disputes can delay the administration of an estate. Families in Alabama and Florida can learn from his story: plan early, document capacity, and work with an estate planning attorney to avoid costly courtroom battles.

Colin McMichen
Sep 11


“Get Up, Stand Up” for Your Estate Plan: What Bob Marley’s Legacy Teaches Us About Dying Without a Will
When Bob Marley died at 36, he left no will—sparking decades of legal battles over his music, image, and estate. Despite preaching peace and wisdom, Marley’s lack of planning left his loved ones in conflict. Learn what went wrong, and how to protect your own legacy with clear estate planning. Do not leave your future—and your family's peace of mind—to chance.

Colin McMichen
Jul 23


When a Couch Holds a Fortune: The Legal Takeaways from Aretha Franklin’s Handwritten Wills
Guidance from a Birmingham, Alabama estate planning law firm. Aretha Franklin gave the world decades of unforgettable music—but in death,...

Colin McMichen
May 5


Revocable Living Trusts: Flexibility, Control, and Protection for Your Estate
Guidance from a Birmingham, Alabama estate planning law firm. If you are like most people, you have probably heard of trusts but may not...

Colin McMichen
Mar 14


The Surprising Consequences of Dying without a Will or Trust in Alabama
Guidance from a Birmingham, Alabama estate planning law firm. Do you know the consequences of dying without a will or trust in Alabama?...

Colin McMichen
Mar 13
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