Alabama: What to Do If You Don’t Have a Doctor’s Note After an ER Visit
What to do when you missed work after an ER visit but don’t have a doctor’s note Detailed Answer — practical steps under Alabama law and federal rules Missing work after an emergency room (ER) visit is common. Employers often ask for a doctor’s note to verify the absence. If you do not have one, […]
Read article →How settlement funds are delivered in Alabama: What to expect and how payments are handled
What to expect when settlement funds are issued in Alabama Short answer: How you receive settlement money depends on who the check is made payable to, whether your attorney has a lien or is handling the check, and whether special steps (court approval for a minor or a government benefit lien) are required. Most commonly, […]
Read article →How to Verify an Original Will in Alabama
How to confirm a will is the original document Disclaimer: This is educational information only and not legal advice. If you need legal help, consult a licensed Alabama attorney or the probate court in the county where the decedent lived. Detailed answer — how to tell whether a will you received is the original (Alabama) […]
Read article →Alabama — What Happens If the Original Will Is Lost or Damaged in the Mail
Lost or Damaged Original Will — Alabama Probate Guidance How Alabama Probate Courts Handle an Original Will That’s Lost or Damaged in the Mail Short answer: Losing or damaging the original will in the mail does not automatically invalidate the testator’s intentions. Alabama probate law allows a court to admit secondary proof (a photocopy, a […]
Read article →Alabama: What Powers Does a Financial Power of Attorney Grant an Agent?
Detailed Answer This answer explains, in plain language, the typical powers a financial (also called "durable" or "general") power of attorney (POA) can give an agent under Alabama law, what limits commonly apply, and how the document works in practice. This is educational information only and not legal advice. What a financial power of attorney […]
Read article →Updating a Will in Alabama: How to Make a New Will That Revokes the Old One
Can I make a new will that automatically revokes my old will in Alabama? Detailed answer — how revocation of wills works in Alabama This is a common and practical question. In Alabama you can replace an old will by creating a properly executed new will that expressly revokes prior wills. You do not have […]
Read article →Alabama: Can Funds Held in Trust (Escrow) Be Released Before a Deed Is Recorded?
Can funds held in trust be released if the deed hasn’t been recorded yet? Short answer: It depends. In Alabama, whether funds held in trust or escrow can be released before the deed is recorded turns on the escrow agreement (the trust instructions), whether the deed has been validly delivered to the buyer, title and […]
Read article →How to Probate a Copy of a Will in Alabama Without It Being Presumed Revoked
Probating a Copy of a Will in Alabama: How to Avoid a Presumption That It Was Revoked Detailed answer This article explains how Alabama probate courts generally handle attempts to admit a copy of a will when the original cannot be located, and what you must prove to prevent the court from presuming the will […]
Read article →Alabama: What Happens If a Will Wasn't Properly Signed and Is Treated as Invalid in Probate
What happens if a will wasn't properly signed and is treated as invalid during probate in Alabama? Short answer: If a will is not properly signed under Alabama law, the probate court can refuse to admit it to probate. When that happens the estate may be distributed under Alabama intestacy rules instead of according to […]
Read article →Alabama: Attending Court for a Minor’s Settlement — What to Expect
Detailed Answer Short answer: In Alabama, a court usually must approve a settlement for a minor. The child’s guardian or next friend typically files the petition and attends the hearing. Whether the minor must appear depends on the county judge, the child’s age and maturity, and whether a guardian ad litem or counsel for the […]
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