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Practice Areas

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    Estate & Life Planning

    Create a plan for your life decisions and for administration of your estate and its assets.

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    Trusts

    Protecting assets, distribution of your estate, and preventing probate.

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    Wills

    Make your intentions known for distribution of your estate.

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    Healthcare Directives

    Ensure your medical wishes are honored if you become unable to communicate them.

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    Power of Attorney

    Appoint someone you trust to make financial or legal decisions on your behalf.

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    Probate

    Settle and distribute a loved one’s estate through the legal process.

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    Pre & Postnuptial Agreements

    Tailored pre and postnuptial agreements to safeguard your financial interests.

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    Business Formation

    Start your business with the right legal structure and protections.

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    Business Legal Consultation

    Professional legal advice tailored to business operations and decisions.

Why The Bales Law Firm?

We Are Here For You

The Bales Law Firm is your advocate, protecting your fundamental rights and ensuring you have equal rights under the law.

The Bales Law Firm utilizes legal and financial knowledge and experience to advocate, protect and advise our clients of their legal rights and options in a variety of legal matters.

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Chris Bales has always been prompt, efficient, and effective in all of our dealings. I would trust Chris with any of my personal or business’ legal needs. I highly recommend his services to anyone.

– T.R

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  • Why Every Adult in Alabama Should Have a Healthcare Directive

    When it comes to planning for the future, most people think about wills, retirement savings, or life insurance. But one of the most critical and often overlooked documents every adult in Alabama should have is a healthcare directive. Also known…

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  • Specific Reasons for Creating a Trust

    Creating a trust is one of the most effective ways to manage, protect, and distribute your assets. This is true both during your lifetime and after your death. While many people assume trusts are only for the ultra-wealthy, the reality…

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  • Reasons to Create Estate Planning Documents

    Estate planning is a crucial step in securing your financial future and ensuring your assets are distributed according to your wishes. Many individuals overlook the importance of estate planning, assuming it is only necessary for the wealthy. However, having well-drafted…

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Chris Bales handled all of my legal work expertly. He kept me informed and made me feel at ease during a difficult time.

– M.R