You've been meaning to do this for a while. Estate planning is easy to ignore, even if you know that it's important to protect your family and your belongings. We provide wills, trusts and elder law services for all types of families, including older adults, families with young children, and people with special needs.
We'll help with the questions you have, and then point out things you may not have considered yet. There are lots of ways to get started. We offer FREE Estate Planning telephone consultations for prospective clients. Our law firm has served Mobile and Baldwin counties since 1995. We look forward to serving your family too.
We'll help with the questions you have, and then point out things you may not have considered yet. There are lots of ways to get started. We offer FREE Estate Planning telephone consultations for prospective clients. Our law firm has served Mobile and Baldwin counties since 1995. We look forward to serving your family too.
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Estate planning is not just for the very wealthy. Whether a will or a trust is right for you, anyone who owns property or has minor children should have an estate plan. Planning for incapacity can help families avoid expensive court proceedings later on. Have a need for durable powers of attorney, living wills and healthcare powers of attorney?
The lawyers at our firm tend to be a little fanatical about estate planning. If you ask one of us, "Do I really need an estate plan?." just be prepared to listen for a while. If you don't have an estate plan or aren't sure whether your existing plan fits your needs, you aren't alone.
Only 18% of Americans age 55 and over have a complete estate plan, which includes a will or trust, financial power of attorney, healthcare power of attorney, and advance directive.Even if you have a plan, or a partial plan, it is important to update it periodically as family situations tend to change over time.
Only 18% of Americans age 55 and over have a complete estate plan, which includes a will or trust, financial power of attorney, healthcare power of attorney, and advance directive.Even if you have a plan, or a partial plan, it is important to update it periodically as family situations tend to change over time.
A Retirement Account Trust or IRA Trust is a special type of trust designed for the sole purpose of holding your retirement accounts for the benefit of your loved ones after your death. You can establish different sub-trusts within the retirement account trust for the benefit of your beneficiaries, including your spouse if you are married.
If we had a billboard on I-65, it would urge people to review their power of attorney with an elder law attorney. After all, at what stage in life are you most likely to need it? We see more "planning fails" in this area than anywhere else. A power of attorney allows you to choose someone to handle financial matters for you.
No one likes to think about the possibility of needing nursing home care for themselves or a family member. When the need for care happens suddenly, families are often overwhelmed - both emotionally and financially. Even in an unexpected crisis situation, it is often possible to preserve assets to supplement care for the elder and to provide for the spouse as well.
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Dana Jones
Jan 22, 2022
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Danielle Little
Jan 20, 2022
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Alan Edeker
Jan 08, 2022
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Chris Bolton
Dec 23, 2021
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The Ladd Firm lawyers are experts in the areas of Estate Planning, Elder Law, and Powers of Attorney. They helped me with a family Estate dispute of an elder relative that involved a Will that was at odds with the beneficiary listed on the banking and investment accounts. With Banks Ladd’s assistance, we were able to have the court investigate the Estate which uncovered undue influence and breach of fiduciary duty committed by the personal representative of the Estate. If you want to avoid situations like mine, you need a reputable Law Firm such as The Ladd Firm to help plan all aspects of your
Tom Mayfield
Dec 14, 2021
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I stopped by to schedule an appointment for a consultation. The receptionist was pretty rude and had an apparent don't care attitude as she told me I'd have to call for an appointment. I was just looking for some general information. She asked what the situation was, and as I told her, she again kind of glazed over, seemed disinterested and was ready for me to leave. So, why even ask? Why not schedule an appointment right there? If this person is a reflection of how you conduct business, then I'll gladly hire someone else.
Gina Scott
Nov 25, 2021
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Gina Germany
Nov 24, 2021
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Positive: Professionalism, Quality, Responsiveness, Value
I've known Banks for several years and he is a very professional and caring attorney. I highly recommend his services to anyone who needs assistance with Elder Law. He also supports our community by volunteering his time for Gulf Coast Dementia Services.
I've known Banks for several years and he is a very professional and caring attorney. I highly recommend his services to anyone who needs assistance with Elder Law. He also supports our community by volunteering his time for Gulf Coast Dementia Services.
Cynthia Mosley
Nov 22, 2021
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Mr Ladd and his staff were professional and attentive to my Mom's concerns and very patient with her numerous questions. I loved the special care they give to seniors and thoroughly informed us about the various estate planning options. Wholeheartedly recommend the Ladd Law Firm for all your estate planning needs. It's a rare occurrence to hire a lawyer who cares more about the welfare of the person verses the money they earn in billable dollars. We need more honest and helpful men like Mr. Ladd.
Sharon Hunt
Nov 15, 2021
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Janet Rich Pittman Dementia Practitioner
Oct 19, 2021
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Banks gives you a side you have not necessarily thought about, gives you a dimension for consideration that is necessary to your decision. With elder law there is so much to think about, so many ways to go pending your situation and the possible outcome and it is often times hard to think objectionably. Banks steers you well, his ability to lead you in the correct direction is valuable.
