Wills, Estates & Probate

People use their wills to outline who should inherit their property. They may nominate specific beneficiaries to split their estates. Instructions to allocate specific assets to certain people are relatively common. Wills also help people designate someone they trust...

Your business is more than just a job or a source of income. It represents your belief in yourself,  your hard work and your sacrifice. But what would happen to your business if you suddenly became incapacitated or passed away? For business owners, estate planning is...

As the parent of an adult child, you know you typically can’t make them do something they don’t want to – even if you know it’s what’s best for them.  For example, if they’re planning to get married, you may feel strongly that they should get a prenuptial agreement....

About 40% of the families in the United States are blended, meaning at least one partner was previously married or has children from a previous relationship. Blended families have unique characteristics not found in the more traditional family, especially when it...

As more aspects of daily life move online, personal and financial assets now exist beyond traditional property. From email and social media accounts to digital wallets and cloud storage, these online holdings form an important part of your estate. Without clear...

As a business owner, you make decisions every day to protect your family and your future. But one important document often gets overlooked: your will. If it has been a few years since you last reviewed it, your will might not match your current situation. When a will...

Tennessee law generally allows you to make your own decisions. However, there are times that the law must step in if it is determined that you cannot make certain decisions for yourself without putting your health or safety in danger. Additionally, if you have minor...

In theory, a will remains in effect indefinitely after its creation. Testators who create wills can feel confident about retaining control over their legacy and providing support for their loved ones. While the document might retain its legal validity, there are many...

What seemed futuristic in sci-fi movies and books only a few decades ago is nearing reality when it comes to certain technologies and advancements. While progress and advancements provide many benefits and positives to society, when it comes to Artificial Intelligence...

A lot of the focus in your estate planning will be centered on the distribution of your assets. While you might have an idea of how you want your distribution scheme to play out, things don’t always go according to plan. In fact, in some instances, disgruntled family...