Heircraft Planning

In a second marriage, most people are holding two goals at once: protecting a spouse they love and making sure their children are provided for.

Both are possible. The plan just has to be built with both in mind.

Alabama law has rules about spousal rights, stepchildren, and beneficiary designations that affect how your assets are distributed. Understanding how those rules work is the first step toward a plan that actually does what you intend.

Read the full blog at https://heircraftplanning.com/estate-planning-remarriage-alabama/ to learn how estate planning for remarriage works in Alabama.

Happy Father's Day to all the dads out there!

I couldn't let Father's Day go by without wishing my dad a happy one. I'm Sydney, the digital media manager here at Heircraft Planning, and yes, Mark is my dad.

I'm not usually in the room with clients, but I hear how he talks about them, the care he puts into every conversation, the way he thinks through someone's situation long after the meeting ends.

No judgment about where someone is starting from. No rushing anyone through a hard conversation.

Just patience, and a genuine want to get it right for whoever he's working with.

It turns out that's the same thing that makes him a great dad. I'm grateful every day to be part of this family and this work.

Happy Father's Day, Dad.

If your family is thinking about estate planning, we'd love to help. Visit HeircraftPlanning.com to learn more.

You show up for your family every single day. The early mornings, the hard conversations, the quiet moments when no one is watching. That kind of love deserves a plan behind it.

An estate plan is how you make sure that commitment carries forward even when you are not there to act on it yourself. It is about making sure the people you love have clarity, not confusion, when it matters most. The right people in the right roles with the right authority before life forces the issue.

This Father's Day, that is worth thinking about. Free resources are available at HeircraftPlanning.com to help you understand how the system works.

When you are ready to take the next step, we are here.

Losing a parent is disorienting. The world keeps moving, and decisions start arriving before you feel ready to make them.

Most families have never settled an estate before. There is no reason you should already know how probate works in Alabama, which documents to gather, or who is responsible for what.

Our newest blog post walks through it one step at a time: what actually needs to happen in the first few days, what can wait, and how the process unfolds from there. We also put together a free phase-by-phase guide for families navigating this, available to read online or download.

Read the full blog: https://heircraftplanning.com/what-to-do-when-a-parent-dies-in-alabama/

If estate planning has been on your list for a while, this is a good opportunity to get some real answers.

Heircraft Planning is hosting two free seminars in Mobile this month. Attorney Mark Eiland covers how the system works in Alabama, what your family faces without a plan, and what decisions actually need to be made. A meal is included at both sessions.

Thursday, June 18 | 12:00 PM
Innovation Portal | 358 St. Louis Street | Light lunch provided

Tuesday, June 23 | 5:30 PM
Jerusalem Café | 5817 Old Shell Rd | Light dinner provided

Both sessions are free. Space is limited.
Register at https://heircraftplanning.com/upcoming-events/ or call (251) 398-0081.

If you are someone who likes to feel prepared before an important meeting, this one is for you.

Most people do not realize how much of a first estate planning meeting can be shaped by what you think through beforehand. Things like who you want making decisions if you cannot make them yourself, how your assets are titled, whether your beneficiary designations are current, and which questions you actually want answered. Having that picture in mind before you sit down makes the conversation more focused and a lot more useful.

Our latest blog walks through exactly what to gather, what to consider, and who to think about for key roles before your first meeting with an estate planning attorney. If you like going in prepared, this is a good place to start.

Read the full post: https://heircraftplanning.com/prepare-for-estate-planning-meeting/

The dads who plan ahead are not thinking about themselves. They are thinking about everyone who depends on them.

An estate plan is how you make sure the right people have authority, the right decisions are already made, and your family is not left navigating the hard stuff alone.

With Father's Day coming up, it is worth a conversation.

We offer free resources to help families understand how the system works. When you are ready to take the next step, we are here.

https://heircraftplanning.com/
(251) 398-0081

If you've been meaning to get your estate plan in order, this is a good place to start.

Heircraft Planning is hosting two free seminars in Mobile this June.

Attorney Mark Eiland walks through how the system actually works, what happens when there is no plan, and what decisions matter most for your family.

Thursday, June 18 | 12:00 PM | Innovation Portal | 358 St. Louis Street | Light lunch provided

Tuesday, June 23 | 5:30 PM | Jerusalem Café | 5817 Old Shell Rd | Light dinner provided

Both sessions are free. Space is limited.

Register at https://heircraftplanning.com/upcoming-events/ or call (251) 398-0081.

Most people have never heard of the document that controls funeral and burial decisions after death in Alabama.

It is not a will. It is a sworn affidavit, and without one, state law decides who is in charge and what happens when family members disagree.

We broke down how it works and why it matters. Read the full article: https://heircraftplanning.com/funeral-arrangements-alabama-who-decides/