Altoona Estate Planning Lawyers

The Attorneys at Cloud Willis & Ellis provide large firm legal service with the small firm feel. For more than a decade, Cloud Willis & Ellis has supported the business and real estate community both in Alabama and abroad. The success of our clients as well as our firm is largely attributed to our commitment to our core principles. At Cloud Willis & Ellis, we analyze our clients’ legal issues using an add-value approach with an eye fixed on results. We are deeply committed to customer service and dedicated to serving the business, commerce and real estate communities. From structuring...

Attorney Walker graduated in 1983 from the prestigious Suffolk University Law School located in Boston, Massachusetts. Following his graduation, Attorney Walker was admitted to the Massachusetts Bar and was employed in the private sector by a former Massachusetts Superior Court Judge and former Massachusetts Assistant District Attorney until he formed his current firm, Walker & Associates. Attorney Walker remained domiciled and engaged in the practice of law in Massachusetts until he relocated back to his family’s ranch located in Union Grove, Alabama for the purpose of caring for his ailing mother. Upon his return to Alabama, Attorney Walker...

After graduating from Oxford High School, Adam Maniscalco earned both his undergraduate and law degrees at the University of Alabama. He practices in the areas of elder law, estate planning, family law, and real estate. He's lived in Oxford his entire life, and attends Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church.

My Divorce/Family Law and Estate Planning law firm is located on Columbiana Road just south of Greensprings Highway in Vestavia Hills near Hoover and Birmingham. I provide my clients with personalized, local legal services that they need to manage even the most complex legal challenges.

When I meet with potential clients, I sit down and work to get to know them. This type of attorney-client relationship enables me to learn about their specific issues, needs and helps me to determine the legal goals for their specific case. It also allows us to begin developing the kind of relationship where the...

In 2015 Huntsville Attorney Mitchell J. Howie was selected as a member of the Nation’s Top One Percent of attorneys by the National Association of Distinguished Counsel. One of the best family lawyers in Huntsville, Mitchell J. Howie was also recognized as one of the Top 10 under 40 of Alabama Family Lawyers by the National Academy of Family Law Attorneys. In 2014 Attorney Mitchell J. Howie was recognized as one of the Top 100 lawyers by the National Trial Lawyers. Huntsville Attorney Mitchell J. Howie was also recognized as one of the Top 40 Lawyers Under 40...

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.

Ty's practice focuses on probate and estate planning. He helps Huntsville, Alabama families navigate the process of probate and trust administration. Ty is a former president of the Young Lawyers Section of the Huntsville/Madison County Bar Association, Treasurer of the Huntsville/Madison County Bar Association, a member of the Committee of 100, a graduate of Leadership Huntsville/Madison County - CONNECT Class 16, and a volunteer with the Huntsville Volunteer Lawyers Program and Wills for Heroes. Ty has taught continuing legal eduction classes on estate planning, probate, creditor's rights, general bankruptcy matters, taxation of decedent estates, and Alabama sales and use taxes....

Jason P. McCartha reminds himself every day to add value in a way that is real and meaningful to everyone he serves --- everyday. Jason has been practicing law since 1997 and is the founding member of McCartha Law. LLC where his wife, Jennifer McCartha, also works with him as a legal assistant (who is also a credentialed CPA). Every day, they genuinely look forward to serving you in a real, valuable, and meaningful way. Jason makes sure his clients are well served by taking the time to Teach them what is going on and why; thereby, Equipping and...

I have practiced trust and estate law in the Birmingham, Alabama area for over twenty-two years. I primarily help people who are dealing with problems involving trusts and estates. That means I do will contests, trust contests, and all other litigation regarding trusts and estates. This also means that I help my clients with trusts and estates when the disputes aren't what most would think of as "full-blown" litigation. In those cases, I represent beneficiaries, trustees, and executors in figuring out solutions when the people involved can't agree. Outside of litigation, I regularly represent clients...

At Gossman Law Firm, LLC, we know that every person's situation and needs are different, and that each client is unique. This is why Attorney Richelle Gossman will walk you through every step of the process, from beginning to end. Courts, filing procedures, and representation - your lawyer is beside you. We will support you through the entire case, explaining everything and giving you the personalized attention that you need.

Who I am.
I am a Christian husband and father who believes in family, honesty, equality, kindness, compassion, treating people the way I want to be treated and helping those in need. I wake up every morning excited to go to work because I get to live my values through serving others.

What I do.
I did not choose elder law as a career path, it chose me. For many years I practiced first as a CPA and then as a tax attorney who helped rich people avoid taxes. I only discovered my passion for elder law after my mother’s...

Kristina Sexton earned her law degree from Barry University School of Law, with a specialization in Children and Families, and Trial Advocacy. Prior to that, Ms. Sexton earned her B.S in Legal Studies from the University of Central Florida. Since 2005, Ms. Sexton has worked her way up from an assistant in a family law firm all the way to a Partner Attorney. Following graduation, Ms. Sexton sat for the Florida Bar where she was admitted and additionally she sat for the Alabama Bar where she was also admitted. Ms. Sexton moved to Huntsville and immediately became very active with...

Since beginning his practice twenty years ago, Mac Martinson has helped business and real estate clients navigate the legal world. Mac and his wife Sarabeth, have three children. Mac enjoys playing and coaching ice hockey, camping, water skiing, snow skiing, fishing and spending time at the lake and is a Trustee for the Land Trust of North Alabama.

Robert grew up in the Bessemer, Alabama area and graduated from Hueytown High School. After attending The University of Alabama, Robert earned his Juris Doctorate from Birmingham School of Law, where he was an honors graduate and a member of the Mock Trial Team. When away from his practice, Robert and his wife enjoy spending time at the lake with their dogs. Robert practice areas include criminal defense, personal injury, and domestic relations.

Bryan S. Brinyark was born and raised in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. He graduated from the University of Alabama in 1990 and received his Juris Doctor from the University of Alabama School of Law in 1993 where he was a member of Phi Delta Phi and the Farrah Law Society. He was admitted to the bar in 1993 and is licensed to practice in all Alabama State Courts as well as the U.S. District Courts in the Northern and Middle Districts of Alabama. Mr. Brinyark is a member of the Alabama and Tuscaloosa Bar Associations as well as the...

Valerie Brown is the owner and principal attorney of Valerie Brown Law, LLC located in Huntsville, Alabama. She is dedicated to helping clients navigate through the complex legal system by providing high quality and cost-effective legal services. In addition to her practice, Valerie serves as an Adjunct Professor for Antonelli College Online.

I graduated High School from Vestavia Hills, and am a long-time Birmingham native. After graduating from the University of Alabama, I formed a Mortgage Company, and attended law school at Birmingham School of law.

My practice centers around Real Estate matters, and Probate law. I have additional expertise in Family Law &
Corporation law.

In the summer of 2018, I purchased and moved my offices to my new location on Braddock Drive.

Since 1990 when he joined Martinson & Beason, P.C., Doug has been a leader in the Huntsville community. His practice focuses on estate planning and probate, wills and trust, guardianship and elder law as well as corporate and business planning and disputes. In his spare time, Doug referees ice hockey and enjoys reading, snowing skiing and playing golf and tennis.

1982 graduate, Cumberland School of Law Former Chair of the Jefferson County Council on Aging Current Chair of the Birmingham Bar Association's Elder Law committee Former Chair of the Alabama State Bar's Real Property, Probate and Trust bar section

Attorney and founder of Sasser Law Firm, LLC, Photographer, Small Business advisor and advocate, Adoption and Unlawful Detainer (eviction) attorney. I have been providing legal services to individuals and companies throughout Alabama for over 30 years in the areas of adoptions, forming and advising small businesses, representing clients in civil matters, representing landlords with tenant matters, and other personal and family legal needs such as wills, personal directives, and powers of attorney. My clients have ranged from individuals and families, small businesses, corporations, and Fortune 500 companies. Whether it is helping make a forever family through an adoption, forming or...

Jeff provides extensive expertise to small and large business clients regarding daily operations and tax-saving strategies. His corporate practice also includes business formation and financing issues, contract review and assistance, mergers and acquisitions and employment law matters.

He also skillfully applies his tax knowledge to his estate planning practice area. In addition to drafting documents necessary to implement his client’s estate plans, including wills and trusts, Jeff counsels regarding charitable giving and special needs planning. Similarly, Jeff provides valuable counsel to personal representatives and trustees during the estate administration process.

Jeff has extensive experience in the coordination of real estate transactions,...

Will Gieske is a seasoned attorney, known for his dedication to justice and legal expertise. Growing up on a small cattle farm in Loretto, Tennessee, Will learned the values of hard work, integrity, and perserverance from a young age. Will earned his undergraduate degree from the University of North Alabama before pursuing his passion for law at Cumberland School of Law in Birmingham, Alabama. After obtaining his Juris Doctorate degree, he honed his trial skills as an Assistant District Attorney with the Lauderdale County District Attorney's office for five years. With invaluable experiance gained, Will opened his own law practice,...

HERBERT E. “Chip” BROWDER, was born in Montgomery, Alabama, on September 11, 1953; Chip was admitted to practice law in the State of Alabama in 1991; and is also admitted before the U.S. Tax Court, U.S. Court of Federal Claims and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit in Atlanta. Education: University of Alabama (B.S. in Accounting, magna cum laude, 1975; M.A. in Accounting, 1977; J.D., 1991); New York University (LL.M. in Taxation, 1992). Estate Planning Faculty Member, Alabama Bar Institute and University of Alabama School of Law, Bridge the Gap Seminars (1998 – 2007);...

Jon Townsend grew up in Northport, Alabama. He graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies degree from Ambridge University. After graduation, Jon attended Freed-Hardman University and graduated with a Master of Ministry degree.

Jon served as a minister and worked for the Churches of Christ in Alabama and Tennessee. In 2011, Jon found his calling in counseling and fighting for the rights of others when he decided to attend law school. Soon after, Jon enrolled in the Cumberland School of Law. Jon received his Juris Doctor degree from Cumberland School of Law in 2014. He...

G. Stephen (Steve) Wiggins received his undergraduate degree from Samford University with a major in chemistry. After employment in the pharmaceutical industry, he returned to law school, where he served as an associate editor of the Cumberland Law Review. In more than thirty seven years of practice in Tuscaloosa, Mr. Wiggins has handled a broad range of cases, including wrongful death, personal injury, products liability, premises liability, fraud, defamation, insurance bad faith, professional malpractice, real estate litigation, will contests, probate litigation, construction and contract litigation, as well as other types of cases. In addition, he regularly represents clients...