Estate Planning

Someone will need to handle the distribution of your estate when you die. If you name them yourself, they’ll be known as the executor. If you don’t name anyone, then a court will appoint someone who’ll be known as the administrator. Making the choice yourself is...

Estate planning is not a do-it-yourself (DIY) project. Even though hundreds of templates exist online to help people draft documents on their own, it's beneficial to have a professional team. Estate planning documents can be delicate. Thus, you need to be adequately...

It’s natural for people to be curious about whether or not their parents have done any estate planning. You may find yourself wondering what you’re going to inherit, for example. But you may also be curious about what plans they have made for their medical future or...

Estate planning isn’t just about designating who will get your assets after you’re gone. It’s about designating trusted, responsible people to look out for your well-being if you become incapacitated.  That’s why it’s smart for all Tennessee adults to have an Advance...

In the realm of elder care, making the right decisions for your elderly loved ones can be a challenging and emotionally charged journey. The United States, like many other countries, is experiencing a significant demographic shift with its aging population. As the...

If you ask potential beneficiaries if they think their parents are going to split up their estate evenly, most of them may say that this is what they expect. However, studies have recently found that unequal bequests are growing more common and are used much more than...

A letter of intent is a document that explains what you want regarding your assets and how they should be managed or distributed after you pass. It serves as a roadmap for your heirs and executors. The letter of intent offers guidelines for those handling your estate....

People usually think of probate proceedings as a technicality required to settle someone's financial obligations and oversee the distribution of their personal property to their heirs and beneficiaries. For many estates, probate oversight is a technical requirement,...

Your will is critical in allowing you to retain a measure of control over your estate assets in death. For example, it empowers you to name who will receive your money, property, and personal items after you leave the world. You can address many of your assets in a...

Trusts are powerful tools that allow people to manage their assets and wealth strategically. A trust can enable you to hold assets on behalf of a beneficiary of your choice. Among the various types of trusts, revocable and irrevocable trusts stand out as two primary...