What to consider when choosing a trustee
A trust provides you with enhanced control and protection over your hard-earned assets. Notably, a trust can protect your assets from...
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- Jul 25, 2019
Probate litigation can be spurred by many, diverse factors
The Tennessee probate process governs asset administration following an individual’s death. A common probate scenario spotlights...
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- Jul 11, 2019
LLC or corporation: What’s right for your Tennessee business?
We noted in a recent Cook Tillman Law Group blog post two distinct business forms that often attract close attention from entrepreneurs...
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- Jun 30, 2019
Considerations surrounding entity choice: LLC or corporation?
“Entrepreneurship is risky.” We note that point in a prior blog post at Cook Tillman Law Group. We stress in our April 6 entry that it is...
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- Jun 18, 2019
Employment agreements important for many TN business owners
At the established Brentwood business law firm of Cook Tillman Law Group, we believe that effective representation of Tennessee business...
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- Jun 18, 2019
New family member? Time to update your will.
It’s typical for most people to update their will every three to five years. However, some situations should kickstart this process....
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- Jun 15, 2019
Can I prevent a child’s inheritance from being squandered?
You will always love your kids, but that does not mean that you must trust them. When children grow into adults, they sometimes go their...
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- Jun 7, 2019
Preserving digital assets in your estate plan
You may have made a comfortable living from your popular food blog. You may also own a substantial amount in cryptocurrency holdings....
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- May 30, 2019
Is Aretha Franklin’s will enforceable?
A will is a foundational and do-this-first document in virtually every individual’s estate plan. We underscore that key point at the...
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- May 16, 2019
How does a pour-over will work with a living trust?
Many individuals and families across Tennessee who timely consult with proven estate planners quickly perceive the strong and diverse...
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- May 1, 2019
Singular estate planning focus: distinct personal property
The relevant details surrounding an existing bank account are likely to be pretty clear when it comes time to administer a given estate....
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- Apr 18, 2019
What is fueling Tennessee’s strong reported business growth?
“[P]retty darn good.” That is the assessment of a proven national economist commenting on a recent report authored by the nonprofit group...
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- Apr 5, 2019
What business entity should a smart entrepreneur choose?
The deep legal team at the Nashville-area law firm of Cook Tillman Law Group commands decades of experience advising diverse commercial...
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- Apr 3, 2019
How to talk to your adult children about your estate plan
While your children are young, you may choose not to share specifics of your will with them. However, once they are old enough to...
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- Mar 30, 2019
Who manages inheritance?
After you pass away, a single person will be in charge of handing out the inheritance that your beneficiaries receive. Even those who...
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- Mar 21, 2019
What is a pet trust, and might it make sense for your family?
A point we stress at the tenured Nashville-area estate administration law firm of Cook Tillman Law Group is that estate planning can...
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- Mar 7, 2019
Ample room for inclusion in an estate plan, including for pets
The estate planning realm can easily surprise individuals and families considering it for the first time, giving them an unexpected...
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- Feb 22, 2019
Why some Tennessee entrepreneurs explore franchise opportunities
The American business realm is unquestionably diverse and evolving. Yet is also marked by an ever-enduring constant, namely, an energetic...
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- Feb 17, 2019
Why wills are available to the public
A will becomes a matter of public record after its creator passes away. The state court conducting the probate process does this by...
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- Feb 4, 2019
Politicians exploring changes to estate tax
When people are doing their estate planning, one objective they may want to know more about is how to minimize tax obligations. Depending...
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