Wills

When a loved one passes away, surviving family members often want to get the final affairs managed as quickly as possible. Some may want to do this to ensure that their loved one's final wishes are followed, and others may be eager to receive their inheritances. Of...

A lot of people in Tennessee start each new year off by making resolutions. In many cases, people make these resolutions as promises to themselves that they will make themselves better in some way, such as physically, socially or even spiritually. However, it would be...

Tennessee residents who have an estate plan in place should congratulate themselves. They have done what millions of Americans put off for years and that some never get around to. However, even if you have an estate plan in place, you may be asking yourself if it can...

Many of our readers in Tennessee know that the probate process comes into play after a person dies. At that time, that person's estate must be collected, assessed and distributed. However, there are many people who don't know what the probate process is like and don't...

Many of our readers in Tennessee know that having an estate plan in place is an important task to address in life, but many are hesitant to begin the process because they think that it is too complicated. While it is true that there are many different options to...

Previously, this blog has discussed the importance of an estate plan and knowing what to include in an estate plan. Equally important is knowing when to update an existing estate plan.There are certain times in the life of an estate planner that they should update...

A reliable and complete estate plan protects estate planners and their families during what is anticipated to be a difficult period of time. When drafting an estate plan that is thorough and accounts for the wishes of the estate planner and cares for their loved ones,...