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Many people focus their estate planning on what’s going to happen when they pass away. They don’t realize that there’s an entire component of estate planning that can help if they become incapacitated. One of the best tools available is a financial power of attorney...
As you contemplate the many options you have for estate planning, one option is often given short shrift — the spendthrift trust. Partly because of its name, this type of trust does not always get the respect it deserves as a viable means of passing wealth down to...
Making decisions for yourself is important, but what if a day comes when you can no longer do so? While it might be hard to imagine, this is a possibility you need to plan for. In Tennessee, one of the best ways to do this is to choose a health care proxy. A health...
Wills are excellent tools for leaving inheritances for heirs, but they are not always the fastest or even most effective method. Depending on the asset, it may be possible to pass it on to someone else without including it in a will or having it go through probate....
The idea of the traditional household consisting of two married parents living with children is not necessarily reality for most people in Tennessee. In fact, the U.S. Census Bureau reports that only 19% of American households actually resemble this type of family...
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...