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Mar 6, 20232 min read
Attorney Derek Chen Talks Estate Planning on Talk of Alabama
Attorney Derek Chen joined Talk of Alabama on Monday, March 6, to discuss the importance of estate planning. To watch the full interview,...
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Dec 16, 20222 min read
What is the Litigation Process?
Pre-Litigation and the Filing of the Lawsuit When beginning a lawsuit, it is important to gather evidence of the accident and the parties...
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Nov 30, 20222 min read
What is a Mass Tort?
A mass tort is a lawsuit involving multiple plaintiffs that have similar injury claims against one or several defendants.[1] Well-known...
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Nov 17, 20222 min read
What is a Class Action?
Class actions in Alabama are governed by the Alabama Rules of Civil Procedure Rule 23. Class action lawsuits are where a few individuals...
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Oct 20, 20222 min read
What are my Alternatives to Trial?
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) is a process separate from litigation that allows for the settlement of disputes outside of the...
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Oct 6, 20222 min read
What is Nursing Home Abuse?
In 1965, the Older Americans Act was passed to protect the rights of nursing facility residents.[1] Residents have the right to a...
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Sep 22, 20222 min read
Personal Injury Claims for Injured Children
Personal injury claims are based on negligence. In a negligence claim in Alabama, if the injured person is found to have contributed to...
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Sep 7, 20222 min read
What is a Pet Trust?
Alabama law allows pet owners to create a trust specifically for the purpose of providing long-term care for their pets.[1] A pet trust...
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Aug 25, 20222 min read
Can an Incapacitated Person Make a Will?
For a legally valid will, you must have the required mental capacity and testamentary intent. Testamentary intent is required to ensure...
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Aug 12, 20223 min read
Why You Need a Will in Estate Planning
An estate plan, at its core, is the process of planning the management of someone’s assets in the event of their incapacity or death....
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Jul 28, 20222 min read
Digital Assets in Estate Planning
With the world becoming more integrated online, many valuable possessions have now become digital assets. Families today store much of...
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Jul 14, 20222 min read
What is an Advance Health Care Directive, and When Do I Need One?
An advance health care directive is a legal document outlining what medical decisions you want to be made on your behalf if you are...
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