What Makes up a Thoughtfully Comprehensive Estate Plan in Tennessee? Planning for your family’s future is one of the most important steps you can take to protect your loved ones. A thoughtfully crafted estate plan is more than just a will or trust, it’s a personalized blueprint that addresses your...

I only practice estate planning—I create wills, trusts, and customized legal plans for my clients who want to ensure their kids and families are taken care of and protected after they’re gone and even before.  It’s the only thing I do, and that is very much on purpose.  It’s what...

Trusts are one of the most versatile tools in estate planning, helping individuals and families safeguard their assets, avoid the time and expense of probate, and achieve their long-term financial goals.  If you’ve begun researching trusts, you’ve likely come across the two main types, broadly speaking: revocable and irrevocable trusts. ...

When it comes to creating a will, a critical factor is sometimes overlooked: mental capacity.  You might assume that as long as someone puts their wishes on paper and signs it, their will is valid, but that’s not always the case.  Courts take mental capacity very seriously, and for good...

Creating an estate plan is one of the most important steps you can take to protect your family’s future.  Beyond ensuring your assets are distributed according to your wishes, a well-crafted estate plan can prevent unnecessary conflict among your children.  Without careful planning, even the most loving families can face...

We all work hard to build up what we have, so the idea of losing it to a lawsuit or creditor can be worrying.  The good news is that Tennessee offers some strong asset protection strategies that can help keep your assets safe.  In this post, we’ll break down five...

When it comes to estate planning, the availability of cheap, quick, and DIY options can be attractive.  But what many people don’t realize is that these internet templates often lack the nuance and customization needed to fully protect your assets and loved ones.  Estate planning isn’t just about filling out...

The first decision anyone has to make when creating an estate plan is whether they want to use a will or a trust as the foundation for that plan.  These two similar but unique documents are alternatives to one another and when it comes to estate planning, deciding between a...

When it comes to estate planning, one of the most important decisions parents will make is choosing legal guardians for their children. Naming a legal guardian in your estate plan ensures that your children will be cared for by someone you trust, should something happen to you and your spouse...

When deciding your estate plan, there are many things you have to think about. Choosing the right plan, executing and organizing the documents, and meeting with your attorney are all part of the job of planning what will happen to your estate. But one thing that is integral to the process...

There are many different ways to prepare for your future with your estate planning attorney. There are many different types of documents, plans, and decisions that you have to make when deciding how you want to distribute your estate. When looking at the options and deciding what estate plan is...