Braxton Owen

Braxton Owen is an associate attorney at Carney Law, LLC in Birmingham, Alabama. His work centers on estate administration, probate, estate planning, guardianships, and conservatorships. He assists families after the death of a loved one and helps address arrangements for people who cannot manage their own affairs. His responsibilities include working with other attorneys, attending hearings, and helping ensure that the legal and financial matters of an estate are properly handled.

Braxton earned a B.A. in Real Estate Finance, magna cum laude, from the University of Alabama at Birmingham in 2018. He later received a J.D., cum laude, from Birmingham School of Law in 2021. His background in finance influences his approach to estate planning, particularly the importance of considering property, assets, healthcare preferences, and future family needs together. His legal studies provide a foundation for probate proceedings and court-supervised arrangements involving estates and vulnerable individuals.

Braxton advises families about administering estates, fulfilling a deceased person’s wishes, and following legal procedures for transferring assets. He also handles guardianship and conservatorship matters involving minors and adults who need assistance managing personal or financial decisions. His estate planning work addresses documents that describe what should happen during incapacity and after death. This practice combines financial planning concerns with legal responsibilities to beneficiaries, family members, and the courts.

Braxton Owen is a member of the Alabama State Bar and Birmingham Bar Association and has served on the board of the association’s Probate Section. He emphasizes clear guidance for people navigating unfamiliar court procedures or major changes in their families. By addressing questions about estate administration and protective arrangements, he helps clients understand the steps required to settle affairs and plan for future needs. His work is rooted in probate law and the practical concerns of families.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Carney Law, LLC
• Member, Alabama State Bar
• Board Member, Birmingham Bar Association Probate Section
• Member, Birmingham Bar Association

Licensed State

• Alabama

Education

• Birmingham School of Law
  J.D. (Cum Laude)
• University of Alabama at Birmingham
  B.A. (Magna Cum Laude)

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