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What is a GAL?
In quiet title cases a Guardian ad litem – commonly abbreviated as GAL – is a lawyer who is appointed by the court pursuant to AL Code...
Gregory Stanley
2 days ago2 min read
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What Is Quieting Title?
A quiet title is a legal action in Alabama brought in the circuit court to clear any clouds off the title of real property. (See the...
Gregory Stanley
2 days ago3 min read
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Clouds on Title: What You Need to Know
When investing in real estate, clear title is everything. If you can’t get title insurance, you can’t get financing—and if your buyer...
Gregory Stanley
Aug 73 min read
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How to Spot and Avoid Real Estate Fraud in Alabama
Real estate transactions are among the most significant financial decisions you’ll make, whether you’re purchasing your first home, or...
Gregory Stanley
Aug 54 min read
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Alabama Short-term Rental Laws
Alabama is a great place to find a short-term rental when you are visiting and touristing around Alabama, and it is also a great place...
Gregory Stanley
May 213 min read
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Alabama Owners’ Association Laws and Regulations - 2025
Alabama has specific laws that support condo associations and homeowner associations. The Alabama Homeowners' Association Act (AL Code...
Gregory Stanley
Mar 244 min read
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Hard Facts about HOAs
If you buy a property in a neighborhood with a gate, a lake, a pool, a golf course, or other amenity you are probably buying a property...
Gregory Stanley
Jan 173 min read
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What Laws Apply to Property Associations in Alabama?
HOA, COA, TOA, POA? There are some specific laws for different types of associations, but all associations enjoy the benefit of Alabama...
Gregory Stanley
Jan 92 min read
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Owners' Associations Must be Public
Look up HOAs in Alabama Property Owners' Associations must be registered with the state of Alabama to do business here. It's easy to...
Gregory Stanley
Jan 81 min read
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What you need to know about Bankruptcies
Did you know Abraham Lincoln filed Bankruptcy? When facing overwhelming debt, bankruptcy is an option to regain financial stability,...
Gregory Stanley
Oct 24, 20243 min read
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Cost to file Bankruptcy in Birmingham Alabama in 2024
The answer you are looking for is an Alabama bankruptcy costs about $1500 attorney fee plus $338 ($245 filing fee $78 administrative fee...
Gregory Stanley
Oct 2, 20242 min read
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Squatting now a Crime in Alabama
Alabama Governor signed the law that squatters can be charged with a crime. The anti-squatting law will take effect June 1, 2024. This...
Gregory Stanley
May 4, 20244 min read
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Real Estate Fraud - The Deed Con
Real estate fraud is at an all-time high in Alabama from wire fraud to illegally selling property they don't own.
Gregory Stanley
Apr 28, 20244 min read
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Why do I want to buy a tax lien at auction in Alabama?
All Alabama counties that have online auctions use www.GovEase.com. Instructions and guides are available.
Gregory Stanley
Apr 25, 20246 min read
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FTC (non) Competes with the US Constitution
All non-compete agreements in the United States were banned on Tuesday by three unelected government employees. Three of the five...
Gregory Stanley
Apr 23, 20242 min read
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Squatters In Alabama?
Squatter laws are different in each state so don’t think Alabama will have the same problems as California or Georgia.  In my opinion,...
Gregory Stanley
Apr 21, 20243 min read
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THE CORPORATE TRANSPARENCY ACT APPLIES TO YOUR COA/HOA
"The most common way attorneys beat Associations in court is by exploiting the Association’s failure to meet the minimum required..."
Gregory Stanley
Apr 11, 20243 min read
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The Alabama Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Act (2023)
Regarding the Landlord The landlord must disclose the name of both the owner and manager and ensure that the rental dwelling complies...
Gregory Stanley
Mar 17, 20243 min read
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Foreclosure Answers
What time is the auction going to be held by Stanley & Associates? Between 11 am and 4pm Can I purchase the property before the...
Gregory Stanley
Sep 14, 20233 min read
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Tyler v. Hennepin County
(Pacific Legal Foundation seeking donations for their crusade) If you want to know about Tyler v. Hennepin County just go here: ...
Gregory Stanley
Aug 23, 20233 min read
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