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It is fairly rare for someone to contest a will during probate, but it does happen. Some of these challenges are based on legitimate evidence and concerns. Other times, the challenge comes from a child or other relative who is unhappy about being left out of the will...
When creating an estate plan, many Tennessee residents believe that their assets are the most important part. After all, the main topic that most people are concerned with in regard to settling an estate is who gets the remaining assets. However, in addition to the...
Most parents and grandparents in Tennessee want to leave something behind to help out their loved ones, but there can be complicating factors. For example, leaving a sizable asset to a loved one with special needs could interfere with his or her ability to receive...
Moving to Ohio can be a fun and exciting experience, but there are also a lot of details to get right. From finding the right job to getting the kids in a good school, new residents might be surprised by just how quickly their attention gets eaten up. While this is...
Saving for retirement is an important part of planning for the future, and many people in Tennessee use IRAs to do so. However, it is not uncommon for someone to pass away before using all -- or any -- of the funds. This can be addressed during estate planning, when a...
Most people in Tennessee want to make sure they leave something behind for loved ones after they are gone. Unfortunately, this is often easier said than done. There are many opportunities for seemingly innocent mistakes throughout the entire estate planning process....
Thinking about the end of one’s life can be uncomfortable, so many people prefer to simply put off planning for it. Some Tennessee residents might not even feel that it is necessary to think about estate planning when they feel healthy. While this might feel better in...
Losing a loved one is often a difficult scenario to handle. While grief can certainly play a significant part during this time of your life, you also know that certain matters pertaining to the estate need addressing. As a beneficiary of the estate, you likely hope...
In today’s world, many people who live here in Nashville and beyond are seriously considering arranging for the care of their families should they pass away. A primary portion of that process is estate planning, which often causes some confusion and stress. One way to...
When people here in Nashville and elsewhere decide to document their wishes with regard to what will happen after they pass away, they will have numerous decisions to make. They will need to balance providing for each loved one with what they and their loved ones...