Trust and Estate Planning in Birmingham, AL

Kristin and her support staff are part of the Estate Planning and Probate Law Division of The Five Points Law Group.

She is dedicated to bringing attention to detail and knowledge of legal minutiae that are vital to successfully navigating complex probate matters such as conservatorships and guardianships, contested wills and trusts, and estate and tax planning.

Law Services in Birmingham, AL

We represent people in...

  • Wills, Trusts, and Estate Planning

  • Contesting Wills

  • Estate Administration

  • Incapacity Planning

  • Challenging and Defending Wills

  • Guardianship, Conservatorship, and Protecting Vulnerable Adults

  • Trustee Representation

  • Contesting and Restructuring Trusts

  • Adoptions

In response to COVID-19, and in an effort to keep our clients and staff safe, we are pleased to offer virtual consultations and remote signings of Wills, Trusts, Powers of Attorney, Medical Directives, and all other documents.

Because we also represent families and fiduciaries in administration and litigation, we are uniquely positioned to identify potentially litigious issues and develop strategies to minimize the possibility of conflict between family members and to ensure your wishes are honored.

We are pleased to offer home, hospital, and nursing home visits if needed.

Additional Considerations

Wills, Trusts, & Estate Planning

These facets of our legal system are complicated and nuanced. When you find yourself navigating this challenging landscape, do so with representation that specializes in these areas specifically:

  • Tax implications (including the use of trusts)

  • Succession of family businesses

  • Philanthropic objectives (including charitable trusts and foundations)

  • The challenges of foreign assets or beneficiaries

  • How best to provide for minors, disabled beneficiaries and spendthrift relatives

Trusts provide a flexible planning tool for a wide range of needs, including wealth transfers, asset protection for minors and disabled beneficiaries, provisions for family and charitable organizations, and tax and business succession planning. Trusts also allow you to designate exactly how your legacy will be carried out. Our team will guide you to the best type of trust for your needs, whether it be a family trust, an irrevocable trust, a special needs trust, or a variety of testamentary trusts, all totally customizable for your unique situation.

Kristin Waters Sullivan has a Masters of Law in Taxation, with a concentration in Estate Planning. Click here to learn more about Kristin.