In Alabama when a couple has separate wills ,when one dies leaving everything to the spouse is probate necessary

Agree. While I'm licesned in Alabama, I no longer practice there. Whether probate is necessary is a question of how the assets owned by the...

Is it illegal/unethical for an attorney to give me a "boiler plate" will, which I then customized to match my mother's old will?

Agree. Issuing ethics "opinions" base upon two paragraphs of facts is a bad idea. If the heirs who feel left out want to file an ethics complaint...

How can my wife and I make a will that handles death due to a common event?

State law defines when a simultaneous death takes place, usually around 3-5 days depending on state law, but perhaps up to 10 days. In the event...

I need a lawyer who will take a case then get their money?

Agree. You haven't provided enough information for a clear answer. You may be able to find a probate attorney who agrees to be paid at the end of...

What would be the cost involved in changing the executor in my Will?

Agree with both attorneys. You can do a codicil to the will to change the executor. You do not need an entirely new will. While the costs cited...

Yes, a headstone is part of reasonable funeral expenses. It would be a very unusual situation, probably based upon unreasonable cost for the...

Wills

Yes, all states recognize a will drawn up in another state, so long as the will complied with the execution requirements in that state, when it was...

What rights do i have if my ex and i used a mediator for our divorce and he has not complied.

The mediator is correct. A mediator is a neutral party and cannot advocate for either side after the mediation is complete. You can take your ex...

I want to make this agreement legal can i do that

I concur about using other people's names on a website. You can certainly turn this into a legally binding agreement. However, I do not...

Where do I petition for guardianship for my husband if he is in another state?

Under the Uniform Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Jurisdiction Act (which may or may not be in effect in your state. I believe it is in...