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3 reasons why estate planning is so important
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...
Mar 7, 2022
How will estate planning change?
You may have seen headlines over the past few months about the new administration’s plans to shake up taxes and redistribute wealth. You...
Mar 4, 2022
What powers of attorney and living wills do for 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...
Mar 4, 2022
How can strategic gifts help with your estate plan?
If you have significant personal property, there could be a risk of estate taxes decreasing what you leave for the people you love. If...
Mar 4, 2022
Why do you need to name a guardian for your children?
When you think about estate planning, you might envisage dying in your sleep at 92 years old. You picture your children and grandchildren...
Nov 20, 2021
Can you cut someone out of your will?
When you make an estate plan, you are under no obligation to leave anyone anything. You are free to disinherit your children if you wish....
Nov 18, 2021
What is a community property trust, and how can it help my estate plan?
Estate planning is a relatively simple subject with many details that make it complex and challenging to understand. You may already be...
Nov 16, 2021
3 strategies to protect family assets from taxes, creditors and litigation
One of the many components of comprehensive estate planning is wealth preservation. You not only want your assets distributed according...
Nov 16, 2021
How can I avoid probate?
When you pass away, your loved ones will have a lot on their plate. They will be mourning your passing, which will be hard enough. On top...
Nov 11, 2021
Recently remarried? It’s important to update your estate plan
Most people consult an attorney, establish a thorough estate plan, and then forget about it. As important life events occur, however,...
Nov 9, 2021
Estate planning and the documents needed
People in Tennessee who are creating an estate plan may need to determine who they want their beneficiaries to be as well as what kind of...
Aug 4, 2021
How can I make it harder to challenge the validity of my will?
As the old saying goes, “where there’s a will, there’s a lawsuit.” It’s an unfortunate truth of estate planning that, all too often,...
Jul 28, 2021
How can I protect the inheritance I give my spouse and kids?
After all the hard work you put into your career, you want to be sure the inheritance you leave your loved ones reaches them safely....
Jul 12, 2021
Addressing what happens to collectibles in estate planning
For decades, you have accumulated an assortment of collections. Some people may call it junk. However, these are mementos, some handed...
Jul 9, 2021
How do you avoid probate? Create a trust
When it comes to estate planning, you have a couple of main options to consider. One is creating a will, and the other is creating a...
Jul 7, 2021
How Does a Special Needs Trust Work?
A huge part of estate planning is providing for your family. Especially when your loved ones have special needs, it’s essential to ensure...
May 20, 2021
Estate planning: Not just for the older population
Estate planning is presumed to be for older people who are preparing for a time when they will no longer be around. They have built up...
May 18, 2021
Common Missteps in Estate Planning
One of the more famous quotes from prolific quoter, Benjamin Franklin, is, “If you fail to plan, you are planning to fail!” The man known...
May 14, 2021
Navigating Through Sibling Dynamics During Estate Planning
Families fight, particularly siblings. From childhood to adulthood, parents are often tasked to resolve disagreements and bring the...
May 11, 2021
The potential problems with a handwritten will
Sometimes, people in the Nashville area try to take care of their estate planning themselves in order to save money. But, as the saying...
Mar 1, 2021
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