Gregory Stanley Attorney

05/27/2026

Alabama tax lien sales have become a major opportunity for out-of-state investors—yielding passive income with far less volatility than the stock market. Read how county auctions drive this trend and why only 24% of investors are local. Learn more: https://wix.to/EF1tgB7

05/27/2026

Just completed a quiet title in Houston County Alabama in less than 90 days!

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05/21/2026

Five Most Common Questions about Foreclosing on Alabama Tax Lien Certificates:
1. "When can I foreclose on tax lien certificates?" On the fourth anniversary of the earliest sale.
2. "Can I foreclose on my tax year 2022 tax lien certificate?" No. Tax year 2022 certificates were sold in 2023, so add four years to the date of the earliest sale: 2027.
3. "So I need 5 tax lien certificates to foreclose?" No, the number of certificates you hold does not determine when you can file a tax‑lien foreclosure quiet title action in Alabama. The only thing that controls the timeline is the fourth anniversary of the original tax sale. More than a month before that fourth anniversary, we begin the foreclosure process by sending the statutory notices. Around the anniversary date, the county will conduct its own annual sale, which may fall slightly before or after the four‑year mark. After that sale, it can take four to six weeks for the county to issue and deliver the new certificates. Because of that delay, we do not wait for a fifth certificate before filing. The right to file is triggered by the passage of four years from the first sale.
4. "Where do I find the tax sale date?" In the first sentence of the tax lien certificate it states the sale date.
5. "Are you sure I can't foreclose on my 2022 tax sale certificates?" *Sigh*

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05/20/2026

I will be making some comments on 11 June 2026 at Denise Evans' tax lien class. It's from 1pm to 4pm at Holiday Inn Express, 320 Commons Drive. Buy your tickets here:

Thursday June 11, 2026 from 1-4 pm CDT at Holiday Inn Express, 320 Commons Drive, Birmingham (Lakeshore exit @ I-65) Class earns 3 hours real estate CE ( #1343) and also open to public. Alabama tax sale expert Denise Evans, instructor. Special CE pricing. Class is normally $219. Historical context an...

05/18/2026

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05/08/2026

Think avoiding probate is always the easy, low-cost option? Not so fast. Placing property in a trust, adding a joint tenant, or using TOD transfers can backfire —creating tax surprises, title defects, creditor exposure, and long-term planning gaps. Read our latest breakdown to protect your assets and heirs: https://wix.to/H3SY0he

Many property owners look for ways to avoid probate, often assuming that placing real estate into a trust or adding a family member as a joint tenant will create a simple, seamless transfer at death. While these tools can be effective when properly structured, they are frequently used improperly, le...

05/08/2026

Had a potential client tell me that he had gotten "competitive bids" for a tax lien quiet title and another attorney's retainer requirement was lower than ours. *Sigh* A retainer is not a flat rate or even an estimate, it is money put into a trust account to secure the lawyer’s availability — not for specific work.

05/07/2026

The four most common questions I get about the (old) Tax Deed System (like they still use in Montgomery County):

When does the 3‑year clock start? When purchaser becomes entitled to a tax deed (3 years after sale)

What must the purchaser do? Maintain continuous adverse possession for 3 years starting after the three-year annversary

What happens after 3 years of possession with a deed? Owner’s judicial redemption right is cut off

What if no adverse possession? Owner may redeem at any time, even decades later, and the investor's deed is worthless.

05/05/2026

Client just sent me a "Title Search" and was surprised when I said I couldn't rely on some third-party title search: I won't risk getting sued over something I didn't confirm. Then I looked at it: It was just a dump of documents from an online search! No chain of title or anything vaguely useful. Getting a $129 title search is not due diligence, it is a waste of money.

05/02/2026

Investing in Alabama foreclosure properties can be rewarding — if you know the legal landscape. Our latest blog breaks down key issues like the right of redemption, title risks from senior liens, buying “as-is,” and steps to secure possession. Read it to protect your investment and avoid costly mistakes: https://wix.to/dzKxoK2

Investing in foreclosure properties in Alabama can offer attractive opportunities for buyers seeking real estate at below-market prices. However, the process involves unique legal risks and requirements that investors must understand to protect their investments. This article explains critical aspec...

05/02/2026

When you buy a tax deed from a wholesaler's price notice, make sure to include a simple contract and have funds to the closing agent before the Thursday prior to expiry to ensure a safe transaction. [email protected] Jennifer Scruggs