Huntsville Estate Planning Lawyer

10/01/2026

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and while that usually means advice about passwords and phishing emails, there's an estate planning piece people rarely think about.

Your digital life is part of your estate. Photos, financial accounts, email, even the login to your business's social media pages. If something happens to you and no one has legal access to any of it, your family isn't just grieving, they're locked out of things they need.

A password manager is a great start. A plan that actually names who has the legal right to access and manage your digital accounts is what carries that forward. Let's make sure both sides are covered this month, not just the paperwork. https://huntsvilleestateplanninglawyers.com/

10/01/2026

It’s a bit late, but before we officially kick off ADOPTober tomorrow, we have some updates on Paw Patch 2026!

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Huntsville Estate Planning Lawyer is taking care of the pumpkin decorating station - mini pumpkins, stickers, and all the craft things to make your fall masterpiece!

Mitchell Music Company is joining us and they will be providing the tunes to set the vibes!

AND…our favorite next door neighbor, Stanley Steemer is proving the adoption fee for ALL pets with approved applications 🤩

One of our favorite days of the year keeps getting better and better. Stayed tuned for more updates and deTAILS!

09/30/2026

Myth: estate planning is really just about deciding who gets what.

Fact: that's the smallest part of it.

Every family I sit down with is different: different dynamics, different worries, different people you're trying to protect.

That's why I never start with a form. I start by understanding your family and your wishes, because we believe in The People, Not Papers Process™.

That's not just a slogan, it's genuinely where every plan I build begins. Schedule a call to get started. https://huntsvilleestateplanninglawyers.com/

09/29/2026

If you file a trademark application, here's something to prepare for: you're going to get scam mail. Once your application is public, letters and emails start showing up that look official, asking you to pay a fee for a "certificate," or to be included in some kind of publication. They're designed to look legitimate.

Here's the rule of thumb: the only legitimate payments related to your trademark are going to come directly from the USPTO, or from your attorney's office if you used one to file. Anything else asking you to pay a fee out of nowhere? Treat it as a scam.

I tell every client this before we even file, because I'd rather you know it's coming than have you caught off guard. If you need help navigating trademarks, schedule a call with me. https://huntsvilleestateplanninglawyers.com/

09/28/2026

Does your estate plan still make sense in your new state? After a PCS, most families update their driver's license, their car registration, their kids' school enrollment, but forget the estate plan entirely.

Here's why that matters: the rules around wills, trusts, and power of attorney aren't identical from state to state, and a plan drafted in one state doesn't automatically translate perfectly to another. If you still own property back where you were stationed before, that can also mean your family is now looking at probate in two states instead of one.

None of this requires starting over, usually it just means a review to make sure everything still lines up. If it's been a while since your last move, let's schedule a call and make sure your plan actually moved with you. https://huntsvilleestateplanninglawyers.com/

09/26/2026

LADIES!! I'm excited about this! Come out to this event for a great cause!

Gucci, Versace, Louis - OH MY!!!
Out 5th edition of Designer Bag Bingo is where second chances meet high fashion, in partnership with Queen Bee of Beverly Hills!

Our community partners, wait…LOCAL ICONS, have really elevated this “round” and we are honored to receive their support:

Huntsville Estate Planning Lawyer
Trilogy Hotel - Downtown Huntsville
Redstone Federal Credit Union
Stanley Steemer
Pizzelle's Confections
Fleur de Leigh

Tickets are $90, per person!
The donation includes the first game board for each round (including the BLACKOUT round valued at $3,000!), valet parking at Trilogy, graze table, a special gift from the GHHS pets & event partners, and more!

Check out the bags up for grabs and the full deTAILS online, https://ghhs.org/designer-bingo/ - it’s going to be legendary 🤩🐾

09/24/2026

So many of the women I sit down with have already thought through everything for everyone else: who'd care for their kids, what happens with their aging parents, how their spouse would manage without them.

Here's the question I actually want you to sit with: if something happened to YOU tomorrow, not someday, tomorrow, who's legally allowed to step in for you? Who can manage your money, talk to your doctors, and make the decisions you'd want made?

For a lot of women, the honest answer is nobody, because a power of attorney was never part of their own plan. You're allowed to be on your own list. Not just for what happens to your stuff someday, but for who takes care of you right now if you can't take care of yourself.

Reach out to get started on building a plan for yourself. https://huntsvilleestateplanninglawyers.com/

09/23/2026

Myth: what's in my will stays private, just between my family.

Fact: once a will goes through probate, it becomes part of the public record.

That means anyone, a stranger, a nosy neighbor, a creditor, can walk into probate court and ask to see your estate file, including who you left things to and how much.

A properly funded trust, on the other hand, generally stays private. Your family's business stays your family's business. If privacy matters to you and you're not sure which one your current plan gives you, let's schedule a call and talk through it.

https://huntsvilleestateplanninglawyers.com/

09/22/2026

We were so happy to help MAC Growth Partners obtain their trademark registration!! Awesome things are on the horizon for Melissa!

Woo hoo! 🎉 We’re working hard to build something amazing, and now we’re taking another step to protect it.

A big thank you to Tanya Hendrix with Huntsville Estate Planning Lawyer for helping us protect our brand. We’re excited for what’s ahead and ready to keep building.

Here’s to protecting what we’re creating and taking it to the next level. Let’s goooooo!