Now that you have begun creating an estate plan, careful thought and attention must be given to appointing an executor.  Although your...

Writing your will is a complex process, and not just for the wealthy. You want to be sure that every detail is handled correctly and...

After you die, your estate will go through the Tennessee courts in a process called probate. This is when the court oversees the...

For many small business owners, their business is more than just a job; it is a full-time commitment that goes beyond business hours. It...

How do I choose a guardian for my child? The birth of a baby changes pretty just about everything. If you are a new parent, one of the...

Anyone of sound mind can create their own will fairly easily. To make a legally binding will in Tennessee, you must put your wishes in...

Some people are not in a position to make the best decisions for themselves. Children typically don’t understand the difference between...

Estate planning can seem a daunting prospect. As with any complex thing, breaking it down will help it seem less so. There are three...

Your estate plan is an important way to provide for your loved ones and give yourself peace of mind. When your child is under the age of...

It can take a lot of motivation to make your first estate plan. Yet, once you have managed that, it is far from over. An estate plan is...

Residents of community property states have tax benefits that we, residents of Tennessee, lack. One of these benefits is that when one...

Planning what happens to your estate in the event of your death can be a daunting prospect. Often, individuals choose to delay the matter...

When creating an estate plan, you may have a variety of concerns to address. You may want to provide for your family, protect your...

Your estate plan is there to protect you and your beneficiaries. An advance directive is a document that gives your loved ones and health...

Talking about what will occur in the event of your death is often perceived as a morbid subject. For this reason, many people opt to put...

You take on several important responsibilities when you agreed to be someone’s personal representative or the executor of their estate....

You may have seen headlines over the past few months about the new administration’s plans to shake up taxes and redistribute wealth. You...

While you may be capable of making decisions about your health care, your minor children and your finances, a time may come when you are...

You have worked hard to open up your own investment firm, and you know you have the right partners and business plan in place. Do you...

If you have significant personal property, there could be a risk of estate taxes decreasing what you leave for the people you love. If...