Stanley & Associates

07/28/2026

Owner‑impersonation schemes have grown beyond fake leases. These cons have become more sophisticated, targeting vacant property, absentee owners, and parcels that can be listed and sold quickly through online platforms and even through realtors. The Alabama Property Protection Act of 2026 seeks to...

07/25/2026

Why Probate is Better than Trusts.

One of the biggest misconceptions driving fear of probate is the belief that families must “avoid probate” to avoid taxes. In Alabama, there is no inheritance tax and no state estate tax at all. Nothing about probate triggers a state‑level tax. Federal estate tax applies only to estates exceed...

06/19/2026

🕊️ Today, we pause to honor Juneteenth — a day that marks the true fulfillment of freedom’s promise.

On June 19, 1865, enslaved people in Galveston, Texas, finally received word of their emancipation — more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation. That moment represents not just the end of bo***ge, but the beginning of a long and ongoing pursuit of justice, equality, and dignity for all.

At Stanley & Associates, LLC, we believe the law must serve everyone — and we remain committed to upholding justice in everything we do. Juneteenth reminds us why that work matters.

To our clients, colleagues, and community: Happy Juneteenth. 🖤❤️💚

06/08/2026

Read about the new laws on WHOLESALING.

Those of you who have attended seminars or are my clients have heard me say that wholesalers that lead the seller into believing that they (the wholesaler) are planning to buy and live in the house, or don’t tell the buyer that they hold a contract for the property, not the title, are sketchy and ...

06/07/2026

Alabama Tax Lien Foreclosure
Has it been four years since the tax lien sale? We handle the foreclosure process in Alabama.
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05/27/2026

05/08/2026

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Many property owners look for ways to avoid probate, often assuming that placing real estate into a trust or adding a family member as a joint tenant will create a simple, seamless transfer at death. While these tools can be effective when properly structured, they are frequently used improperly, le...

05/02/2026

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Investing in foreclosure properties in Alabama can offer attractive opportunities for buyers seeking real estate at below-market prices. However, the process involves unique legal risks and requirements that investors must understand to protect their investments. This article explains critical aspec...

04/30/2026

Law School property class humor.

04/26/2026

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In Alabama real estate practice, notarization of a deed is not a mere formality — it is a legal requirement that when defective can render the instrument unrecordable, unenforceable, or voidable. At Stanley & Associates, we encounter title defects rooted in notary errors that could have been avoid...