I’m Jerry Taylor, an estate planning and asset protection attorney with over 30 years of experience serving Orange Beach families, condo owners, and business owners. Whether you own a Gulf-front condo at Perdido Pass, run a charter or tourism business, or call Orange Beach home year-round, you deserve an attorney who knows Alabama law and the realities of coastal property. Call me at 251-517-7507 for a confidential consultation. Most initial calls are free.
Licensed in Alabama, Florida, and Mississippi, I work with Orange Beach clients entirely by phone and video — no driving, no waiting room. From estate planning to asset protection to complex inheritance matters, I give you clear, honest advice built for your situation.
Why Orange Beach Residents Need Estate Planning
Orange Beach is one of the most valuable and investment-heavy markets on the Gulf Coast, and that shapes the planning challenges here:
Gulf-front condos and second homes. A high-rise condo at Orange Beach is often worth more than a primary residence elsewhere. If it’s titled in your name alone, it lands in probate when you die — public, slow, and costly. A revocable living trust keeps that property out of court and out of the public record.
Vacation-rental and charter businesses. Orange Beach runs on tourism — rental condos, charter fishing, marina services. If you own income property or a small business, you need asset protection that separates business risk from personal wealth, plus a succession plan so the income doesn’t stop when you do.
Out-of-state and snowbird owners. Many Orange Beach property owners live elsewhere most of the year. Owning real estate in a state where you don’t reside triggers ancillary probate — a second court process in Alabama on top of your home state’s. A properly funded trust avoids it entirely. My tri-state license lets me coordinate a plan across Alabama, Florida, and Mississippi.
Alabama’s tax advantage. Alabama has no state income tax and no state estate tax. If Orange Beach is your primary residence, your plan should be structured to protect that benefit.
My Practice Areas
Estate Planning. Wills, revocable living trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives — tailored documents, never boilerplate.
Asset Protection. Entity structuring, strategic trusts, and homestead and insurance planning for owners of rental property, businesses, and significant assets.
Elder Law. Long-term care planning, Medicaid eligibility, and incapacity planning.
Complex Personal Injury. Wrongful death, catastrophic injury, and serious medical malpractice.
Baldwin County Probate — What Orange Beach Owners Should Know
When an Orange Beach property owner dies without a trust, the estate goes through the Baldwin County Probate Court in Bay Minette. For out-of-state owners, that’s often a second probate on top of the one in their home state. Probate is public and slow, and condo and rental income can be tied up for months. A revocable living trust avoids probate, keeps your affairs private, and lets your family take over without the court. See my overview of estate planning across Baldwin County for more.
Common Questions From Orange Beach Clients
I live out of state but own a condo here. What’s the simplest fix? A revocable living trust that holds the Alabama property. It avoids ancillary probate in Alabama and keeps the whole transfer private and out of court. It’s a common situation and a clean one to solve.
I rent my condo out. Does that change anything? Yes. Rental property is both an asset and a liability. Proper structuring protects your other assets from rental-related claims and keeps the income flowing to your heirs without interruption.
How much does it cost? It depends on complexity. I give honest estimates up front, with no surprises — and it’s almost always a fraction of what unplanned probate costs your family.
Why Choose Jerry Taylor Law
I live and work on the Alabama Gulf Coast. You’re hiring an experienced local attorney — 30+ years in practice (since 1985), licensed in three states, with a remote-first practice that works around your schedule.
Call 251-517-7507 or email jerry@jerrytaylorlaw.com to schedule your confidential consultation. Most initial consultations are free.
This page provides general information about estate planning in Alabama and is not legal advice. Your specific situation may require different analysis. Contact an attorney for advice about your situation.