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06/01/2026

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05/27/2026

05/08/2026

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05/08/2026

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Many property owners look for ways to avoid probate, often assuming that placing real estate into a trust or adding a family member as a joint tenant will create a simple, seamless transfer at death. While these tools can be effective when properly structured, they are frequently used improperly, le...

05/02/2026

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Investing in foreclosure properties in Alabama can offer attractive opportunities for buyers seeking real estate at below-market prices. However, the process involves unique legal risks and requirements that investors must understand to protect their investments. This article explains critical aspec...

04/30/2026

Law School property class humor.

04/26/2026

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In Alabama real estate practice, notarization of a deed is not a mere formality — it is a legal requirement that when defective can render the instrument unrecordable, unenforceable, or voidable. At Stanley & Associates, we encounter title defects rooted in notary errors that could have been avoid...

04/25/2026

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The Alabama Supreme Court’s 2025 decision in McCain v. Sneed is a warning to real estate investors and sellers thinking about lease purchase arrangements. What began as a seemingly standard rent to own deal evolved into a multi-year litigation battle that ended with the seller being ordered to con...

04/24/2026

Congratulations to our former paralegal Holly Vaughan for passing the bar!

04/16/2026

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