Revocable living trust attorneys serving Birmingham and Jefferson County. A properly funded living trust keeps your family out of Alabama probate court entirely — assets transfer in weeks, your estate stays private.
Schedule a Consultation Call (205) 202-9801A revocable living trust is one of the most powerful estate planning tools available to Birmingham families — and one of the most misunderstood. At Colvin & Sawyer Law Offices, we help families across Birmingham and Jefferson County establish properly drafted and funded living trusts that protect their assets, their privacy, and their loved ones from the Alabama probate process.
As Alabama's largest city and the heart of the Birmingham metro area, Birmingham is home to a large and diverse population of families and businesses who need experienced legal counsel close to home. When you work with us, we handle not just the trust drafting — but the critical funding process that most Birmingham families miss, ensuring your trust actually delivers on its promise.
"A will tells Jefferson County Probate Court what to do with your assets. A living trust tells the court nothing — because it never gets involved. That is the fundamental difference."
A comprehensive, legally sound revocable living trust tailored to your Birmingham family — including distribution wishes, successor trustee designations, and any special provisions needed.
We guide you through transferring your Birmingham assets into the trust — real estate, bank accounts, investments — the critical step most DIY trusts miss entirely.
Every trust is paired with a pour-over will — a safety net that captures any assets accidentally left outside the trust and directs them in at death.
For Birmingham families with a disabled beneficiary on government benefits — a special needs trust preserves those benefits while still providing financial support.
For the full comparison, read: Living Trust vs. Will in Alabama: Which Is Right for Your Family?
Ready to protect your Birmingham family from probate with a living trust?
Call Colvin & Sawyer Law Offices at (205) 202-9801 or send us a message. We serve Birmingham and all of Jefferson County.A trust only protects assets that are actually titled in the name of the trust. A trust document sitting in a drawer with all assets still in your personal name provides zero probate protection. We walk every Birmingham client through the complete funding process — transferring real estate deeds, retitling bank and investment accounts, updating beneficiary designations — and provide a complete funding checklist so nothing is missed.
Yes — a properly funded revocable living trust avoids Jefferson County Probate Court entirely. Assets held in the trust are distributed by the successor trustee with no court involvement, no public record, and no mandatory six-month waiting period.
A living trust typically costs more than a simple will upfront, but saves significantly in probate costs — which typically run 2–5% of gross estate value. For a Birmingham home worth $400,000 and savings of $200,000, that's potentially $12,000–$30,000 saved. Contact us at (205) 202-9801 for a consultation.
Yes — most Birmingham residents serve as the trustee of their own revocable living trust during their lifetime, maintaining complete control over their assets. You name a successor trustee who steps in only if you become incapacitated or pass away.
Yes — we pair every living trust with a pour-over will. This catches any assets that were accidentally left out of the trust and ensures they flow into it at death. It also allows you to name a guardian for minor children, which a trust cannot do.
Christopher Colvin and Valerie Sawyer serve clients throughout Birmingham, Jefferson County, and across Alabama with experienced, compassionate legal guidance.
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