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Do You Have a Plan for Your Digital Assets After You Pass Away?

Posted by Steven A. Harris | Wills & Probate

When most people think about estate planning, they think about wills, trusts, and physical property. But in 2026, a growing portion of what we own exists entirely online — bank accounts, investment portfolios, cryptocurrency, social media profiles, email archives, cloud storage, and digital subscriptions. Without a plan for these digital assets, your family could face …

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Deeds, Trusts, and the “Book of Discipline”: The Alabama Supreme Court Reopens Church Property Litigation

Posted by Steven A. Harris | Real Estate & Property Law

When a local church decides to leave its national denomination, a fundamental question often arises: Who actually owns the property where the congregation has worshipped for decades? On March 6, 2026, the Supreme Court of Alabama handed down a major decision in Mt. Zion of Autauga County v. United Methodist Church that provides a new …

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Can Someone Convicted of Elder Abuse Still Inherit in Alabama?

Posted by Steven A. Harris | Family Law, Harris Firm LLC, Wills & Probate

One of the most troubling scenarios in estate law occurs when a person who abused or exploited an elderly family member stands to inherit from the very person they harmed. It is a painful reality that families across Alabama have confronted, and current law has limited tools to address it. A new legislative proposal in …

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What Does Alabama HB 249 Mean for Guardianship and Conservatorship Cases?

Posted by Steven A. Harris | Family Law, Harris Firm LLC

When a loved one can no longer manage their own affairs due to age, illness, or disability, Alabama families often turn to the courts for help through guardianship or conservatorship proceedings. These legal tools allow a responsible person to step in and make decisions about care, finances, or both. But the process has not always …

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Cutting Ties: How to Terminate the Parental Rights of a Deadbeat Dad in Alabama

Posted by Steven A. Harris | Custody Rights, Divorce, Family Law

When one parent carries the whole load for years while the other vanishes, the frustration runs deep. The bills, the school pickups, the sick days, the birthdays he never shows up for. Eventually a lot of mothers (and plenty of fathers raising kids on their own) reach the same question: can I just cut him …

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Strong Doesn’t Mean Silent: Why Dads Should Speak Up About Stress, Hurt, and Their Kids

Posted by Steven A. Harris | Family Law

Across Alabama, a lot of men were raised on the same lesson: a strong man keeps quiet. Boys here are told not to cry, not to complain, and to carry their burdens by themselves. The people who taught that lesson usually meant well. They wanted to raise sons who could stand on their own two …

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When Family Law and Trauma Intersect: Supporting Survivors Through Custody and Divorce

Posted by Steven A. Harris | Family Law

When a survivor of domestic violence or sexual assault walks into an Alabama courtroom, the case is almost never just about paperwork. It is about getting out, staying out, and keeping the children safe while the law does its slow, careful work. That is a tall order for a system that was built to sort …

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