Different estate taxes will come into play when managing finances for a high-net-worth family. It’s essential to be well-versed in how...

Financial planners are uniquely responsible for understanding a family’s finances and relational dynamics. One of the foremost influences...

As a financial planner, you know that protecting a client’s wealth through proper estate planning is critical to any financial plan....

There are many reasons people may avoid estate planning. At Cook Tillman, we understand that information can be a difference maker that...

As you begin planning your estate, you will need to consider not just who you trust to provide support for your loved ones and who should...

Did you know that most adults in this country do not have an estate plan? It should be a high priority since everyone will eventually...

You are probably familiar with the basic documents that comprise an estate plan. But you may not have heard of a letter of intent or know...

The beauty of trusts is that you can tailor them to suit your needs. For example, if you have a loved one with special needs, you can...

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...

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...

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...