The time after losing a loved one can be a complicated one. Tennessee residents may enjoy looking through old photos and reminiscing about good times they had with their recently deceased loved one and feel a considerable amount of grief over their loss. They may also...
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Month: April 2020
Do Nashville residents really need powers of attorney?
The simple answer to that question is that every Nashville resident does need these documents. Powers of attorney serve an important purpose as part of an estate plan. They protect individuals who become incapacitated through injury or illness. Perhaps more...
A special needs trust could be an invaluable tool
Whether an injury occurred at birth or later in life, some Tennessee residents will need assistance the rest of their lives. Fortunately, a variety of federal, state and local programs provide invaluable assistance and benefits to those with qualifying disabilities....
A simple disagreement is not a reason to contest a will
When a Nashville resident creates an estate plan, it is possible that not everyone will be happy with the decisions made. If an individual does disagree with the contents of a family member’s will, does that mean they can have a judge change it? The simple answer is...
Executing a will: Get the right support
You were surprised when you were informed that you were the executor of your mother's estate. You have siblings, so you thought you'd share the responsibility. Nevertheless, you're now the one handling the estate, and you need to make sure it's done correctly. You...
Periodically reviewing an estate plan
Because no one can predict the future, it makes sense to try to prepare for as many eventualities as possible, including incapacitation and death. Creating an estate plan can help put everyone’s minds at ease that a plan is in place that will, hopefully, make things...
Choosing your heirs? Think carefully
You've been thinking about building your estate plan, but before you can assign any assets, you'll need to choose your heirs and beneficiaries. It can be hard to choose heirs, especially if you don't have children or family you're close to. If you have many nieces or...
Should you leave behind an inheritance for your children?
You've been wrestling with a question for a little while. Should you leave your children an inheritance? You have the money to do it, but you want them to be successful in their own right. While you're happy to leave them something extra to help them on their way, you...
Careful consideration needed when choosing an executor
An executor of an estate has a vast amount of duties. This person takes on great responsibility in a role that can last a few months or even up to a year or two or more in settling an estate. It takes dedication, patience, knowledge, financial savvy and the ability to...
How is probate managed in Tennessee?
The general idea around a probate court is to give ordinary people access to basic functions of the law so no one is ever unheard. In the modern age, this applies mostly to the legal functions surrounding a person's estate. Sometimes, a person left no estate plan. So...