Like most other young adults throughout the country, many here in Tennessee have not even thought about what will happen to their assets and/or young children if they pass away. However, current events may have them wondering whether they need to engage in some estate...
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Making changes to wills
Creating an estate plan requires numerous steps and decisions. Tennessee residents have many options regarding the creation of their wills and other documents and usually do not want to have to go through the process multiple times as the years pass. However, a...
Choosing an attorney to assist with your estate planning
In light of current events, many Tennessee residents are deciding it is time to get their affairs in order in case the worst happens. Estate planning offers a variety of options for individuals, and deciding which ones will work best for a particular person’s...
Why would you need a trust as part of your estate plan?
Once you decide that you need an estate plan, you could find yourself a bit overwhelmed by the options you have. Like others here in Nashville, you probably thought you would need a will, a power of attorney and an advance directive, and that would be the extent of...
Estate planning for first-time parents
Nearly every Tennessee parent will agree that having a child changes everything. One aspect of life that could change is the desire to engage in some estate planning now that a young life will rely on them for years to come. If something happened to the parents, what...
Young parents may want to consider their estate planning options
Young adults often feel as if they have their whole lives ahead of them. While this may very well be true, it is still important to make plans for negative events that could take place. An accident or illness could quickly change a person’s life, and though you may be...
Would an incentive trust be an option?
Some Tennessee residents want to provide for their loved ones, but also want to see them succeed in life on their own. One way to do this could be through an incentive trust. Using this option could help a particular loved one in more ways than one. It would be easy...
Could a letter simplify estate-planning efforts?
When Tennessee residents decide to get their affairs in order, they embark on a journey to create a collection of documents that wraps up their life with the help of an executor. Estate planning documents prove invaluable in this effort, but it may not be enough. It...
Are there some basics that need to be in everyone’s will?
While Tennessee residents have a great deal of leeway when it comes to what goes into their estate plan, some basic information will usually be in most plans. For instance, a person’s last will and testament can include a variety of information and provisions....
Factors that affect how long probate takes
Nashville residents rarely pass away without having any property, debts or other matters that require “wrapping up” by someone who survived him or her. This may require going through the probate process. The executor or personal representative of the estate will have...