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Lack of end-of-life plans place considerable burden on loved ones

A person’s death takes a considerable emotional toll on his or her loved ones. They are left to cope with feelings of loss, overwhelming...

Irrevocable trust is one estate planning tool

For what reasons might people voluntarily give up all rights to their property? In some cases, those doing estate planning see the...

Estate administration tricky if digital assets aren’t included

Careful preparation of digital assets is becoming an important part of estate planning. Digital assets may include sentimental items,...

Partnership concerns involve complex business law

For many in Tennessee, getting married is such an intimidating proposition that they postpone the decision for years before taking the...

Reduce taxes by using a community property trust

For many years, Tennessee looked at spousal assets as either marital or separate. Marital property, meaning assets acquired during the...

Estate administration includes dealing with debt

In many circumstances, when people die, they intend for their children to inherit their belongings. In fact, they may believe this...

Entertainers need to attend to their estates

“It’s easy to make a million dollars, but hard to hold onto a dollar.” – Nashville saying The history of entertainers is full of...

Estate planning can now include long-term care for pets

When planning their estates, many people are careful to provide for their spouses, children and other loved ones. Some may remember to...

Estate planning can save time and money in Tennessee

There are few things that people in Tennessee or elsewhere like to think less about than their own death. It is a subject that few seek...

Thoughts on what can be done with an inheritance

When a loved one passes away and leaves an inheritance, there can understandably be a range of emotions. Of course, who wants to lose a...