Month: November 2020

The death of a parent is an emotionally-charged time when rational decision making is impaired. For some, the tragic event unites siblings. In other situations, brothers and sisters find themselves at odds, particularly when it comes to inheritances that are not...

Estate planning represents careful, proactive steps while you can still make important decisions about your assets and the heirs that receive them. The process provides a much-needed “voice,” if not first-hand account in how money and property are distributed to...

The COVID-19 pandemic has created a new normal that sees people forced to adjust to significant and, in many cases, unprecedented change. From the simplest of tasks to the complexities that come with substantial, life-altering decisions, coronavirus continues to play...

When it comes to estate planning, there are a lot of options to protect your assets and pass them on to your heirs. Beyond creating a will, you may want to consider establishing a trust. A trust allows you to manage and hold assets in a trust fund. More and more,...

Many Tennesseans think that estate planning is reserved for the wealthy. However, that could not be further from the truth. One does not have to be rich in order to want to pass money down to their family members in the most sensible way. Everyone, no matter how much...

Parents who plan to leave a legacy for their children often want reassurance that the gift will be distributed appropriately and well received. When a child is young, irresponsible or unpredictable, parents can understandably feel nervous about how that child might...

Life is unpredictable, especially when it comes to planning for tomorrow. There is no telling what the next day brings, and everyone needs to prepare themselves for it. People often overlook estate planning as something that can wait until their golden years. Life...

Estate planning is a safety net that many people rely on to execute their last wishes. Some people only consider this planning to be necessary for their golden years. Passing away without an estate plan can cause more problems than one might expect, though. When...

Tennessee is home to a rich music history – everything from country, bluegrass, rock and gospel artists have called this state home for generations. In the last several years, the music scene has changed drastically though. Most artists now have their lyrics and early...