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Will vs Trust in Alabama: Which Estate Planning Tool Do You Need?

July 20, 2026 atkinson

A will in Alabama is a written document that directs how your assets are transferred after death and must go through probate court before any...

How to Form an LLC in Alabama — Step-by-Step Guide

May 16, 2026 atkinson

Forming an LLC in Alabama costs $225 by mail or $236 online and takes one to three business days through the Alabama Secretary of State...

Alabama LLC vs S-Corp: Which Structure Is Right for Your Business?

May 16, 2026 atkinson

An Alabama LLC and an S-Corp are not competing entity types — an S-Corp is a federal tax election, not a separate legal structure. Alabama...

Squatter Law in Alabama: How to Prevent a Squatter Problem Before You Close

March 4, 2026 atkinson

Under Alabama squatter law, an unauthorized occupant can begin building a legal ownership claim after as little as 10 years of continuous possession...

Perils of Owner-Backed Financing in Alabama Closings: Seller-Finance Documents, Recording Order, and Default Remedies

March 4, 2026 atkinson

Owner-backed financing in Alabama — also called seller financing — transfers property without institutional lender oversight, creating serious...

Alabama Squatter Law: How “Squatters’ Rights” and Adverse Possession Can Derail a Real Estate Closing (and What Buyers Should Do Before Closing Day) 

February 2, 2026 atkinson

In Alabama, “squatters’ rights” usually refers to adverse possession—a legal doctrine where long-term, open, continuous occupation can...

Ejectment vs. Eviction in Alabama: Which One Applies After a Real Estate Closing (Holdover Seller, Unauthorized Occupant, or “Tenant” Who Won’t Leave)?

February 2, 2026 atkinson

Closed on a property in Alabama, but someone won’t leave? Whether you need ejectment or eviction depends on the occupant’s legal status—not...

Mail-Away & Remote Closings in Alabama: What’s Allowed & How It Works

January 4, 2026 atkinson

Buying or selling property in Alabama can be a headache with all the paperwork and scheduling.  You may live out of state, have a packed...

Corrective Deeds in Alabama: A Complete Guide to Fixing Legal Descriptions and Property Title Errors

January 4, 2026 atkinson

You notice a mistake in your property deed after closing, and suddenly, things feel a bit shaky. Maybe it’s a misspelled name, a wrong address, or...

Huntsville & Decatur Closing Costs: Complete 2025 Buyer and Seller Fee Guide

December 30, 2025 atkinson

In Huntsville (Madison County) and Decatur (Morgan County), buyers typically pay 2%–5% in closing costs while sellers usually pay 6%–10%, mostly...