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General Information
Wills
Do I need a will? How does having a will help me? What if I don't own much of anything? Can I wait until I'm old? What happens if I don't make a will? How do I get a will? Answers to these questions and more in this document.
By: Legal Services Alabama
Last Will and Testament
(Separate Website)
What is a will? Who may make a will? May a will be changed? How long is a will good? May a person dispose of property in any way desired by making a will? This brochure answers these questions and more.
(You must have Adobe Acrobat Reader on your computer to open this page. Scroll down to the bottom of the page and click on the Get Acrobat Reader icon to download.)
By: Alabama State Bar
Related Information
Senior Citizens' Resources
(Separate Website)
This site covers Consumer Protection for Seniors; Education, Jobs and Volunteerism for Seniors; End-of-Life Issues; Federal and State Agencies for Seniors; Grandparents Raising Grandchildren; Health for Seniors; Housing for Seniors; Laws and Regulations Concerning Seniors; Money and Taxes for Seniors and Retirement.
By: USA.gov
Eldercare Locator
(Separate Website)
Seniors across Alabama can easily find valuable resources in your area through the eldercare locator. This link can direct you to your local Area Agency on Aging as well as other helpful resources. There are also special notes to give you more information on your specific help area. Please click on the link above to get started.
By: Administration on Aging (AOA)
Save Those Papers!
In order to protect your rights, you may need to use papers others have given you. This fact sheet tells you what papers you should save.
By: Legal Services Alabama
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AlabamaLegalHelp.org is a project of Legal Services Alabama and the Legal Services Corporation. It is produced in cooperation with Pro Bono Net and legal services organizations, community organizations and government agencies throughout Alabama and the United States.
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