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Sarah S. Shepard
Sparkman, Shepard & Shepard, LLC
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Biography
Sparkman Shepard & Shepard, LLC is an Alabama Estate Planning Attorney and Huntsville Trusts Lawyer.
We are a Huntsville, Alabama-based law firm specializing in assisting individuals and companies with estate planning, trust drafting, and probate law.
Our law firm offers a range of services that help you protect your family and loved ones. Our Huntsville wills attorney helps clients with probate, trusts, and estate planning.
Practice Areas
- Estate Planning
- Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills
- Probate
- Probate Administration
Fees
- Free Consultation
- Credit Cards Accepted
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
- Alabama
- Alabama State Bar Association
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Languages
- English: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
- Attorney
- Sparkman, Shepard & Shepard, LLC
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- Legal Counsel
- LG Electronics North America
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- Law Clerk
- Hon. James P. Smith, 23rd Judicial Circuit
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- Pro Bono Staff Attorney
- Legal Services Alabama
- Intern
- EEOC
Education
- University of Alabama School of Law
- J.D. (2012) | Law
- Senior Editor of the Alabama Law Review, Order of the Samaritan
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- University of Miami
- B.A. (2009) | Psychology & History
- Phi Beta Kappa, Alpha Delta Pi
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Awards
- Very Good Rating
- Avvo
- Client Reviewed 5.0/5.0
- Lawyers.com
- Rising Star
- Super Lawyers
- 2021-2023
- Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch
- Huntsville Business Journal
- 2021
Professional Associations
- Alabama State Bar # 9730W86C
- Member
- Current
- Activities: Young Lawyer Section
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- Huntsville-Madison County Bar Association
- Member
- Current
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Publications
Articles & Publications
- Do You Need an Estate Plan When You Don’t Have a Spouse or Children?
- SSS LLC: Alabama Law Blog
- Getting Your Estate Plan in Order for Succession Planning
- SSS LLC: Alabama Law Blog
- The Right Way to Execute a Last Will and Testament
- SSS LLC: Alabama Law Blog
- How Does a Revocable Living Trust Avoid Probate in Alabama?
- SSS LLC: Alabama Law Blog
- How to Create a Good Estate Plan
- SSS LLC: Alabama Law Blog
Speaking Engagements
- Privacy Law Update, LG Privacy
- Updates on Corporate Compliance, US Compliance Task Form
- Import/Export Control, North American Compliance
Legal Answers
5 Questions Answered
- Q. I need help. I am getting my wages garnished due to a medical bill that I have not had the money to pay b/c of Covid-19
- A: I'm sorry to hear about your situation. That sounds very hard. Alabama law allows people with judgments against them to exempt the first $1,000.00 of each month's wages from garnishment by a creditor (including a hospital). Here is a new story about the exemption:
https://www.al.com/news/2020/01/alabama-court-protects-paychecks-from-debt-collectors.html#:~:text=The%20Alabama%20Court%20of%20Civil,eliminating%20protection%20from%20debt%20collectors.
You will need to file a Notice of Exemption with the court for this to take effect.
Otherwise, your other option is either a Chapter 7 or a Chapter 13 bankruptcy, which will lead to a release or the current wage garnishment. I'd ... Read More
- Q. LLC is suing a Member. Does the Member have to be represented by counsel to defend their own interest. Not the LLC
- A: The general rule in most states is that business entities, such as LLCs, must be represented by a licensed attorney in court. Individuals generally may appear pro se, meaning that they may represent themselves, in court proceedings and lawsuits.
That said, it is best generally best practices for individuals to hire a lawyer experienced in the practice area to represent them because the rules of civil procedure are complicated and familiarity with the law is important to best present your case. Lawsuits are adversarial, meaning that each side advocates for itself and judges are not there to help you along the way. Representing yourself in court is a bit like trying to negotiate a business ... Read More
- Q. Is it possible to register your business as an LLC on a budget with the safety of a lawyer and not the online websites?
- A: Yes, and I would recommend talking to a licensed attorney in your state.
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