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Running a family business? Protect it from a potential divorce
People don’t start businesses hoping they fail; they don’t marry hoping to divorce. However, both are events that can happen when people...
Jan 14, 2019
Understanding how title to real estate affects your probate
When working on your estate plan, your financial planner and attorney will likely ask you the same question many times: “How is that...
Jan 3, 2019
When should I start considering succession planning?
The best time to begin succession planning is before you need it. While it may not be the most urgent business task you complete in a...
Dec 23, 2018
Tennessee probate for out-of-state executors
When parents live in different states than their adult children, estate planning can become slightly more complicated. As a growing...
Dec 1, 2018
Can my song copyrights transfer after my death?
Your songwriting copyright will transfer after your death, but who they transfer to is a decision you should make while you are still...
Nov 28, 2018
Does every dispute go to court for resolution?
If you own a business, two of your top priorities will likely be saving money and protecting your company from unnecessary conflict....
Nov 28, 2018
What happens to your pet when you die?
Estate planning is a beneficial way of planning where your property and assets will go after you pass away. Many people are unaware that...
Nov 25, 2018
How can I protect my special collections in an estate plan?
If you are a collector, you know that it can be much more than a hobby. You know that it takes time, effort and often financial...
Nov 13, 2018
Details frequently missed in an estate plan
When creating an estate plan, there are lots of situations to go over. It can feel like an overwhelming exercise. Many in Tennessee know...
Nov 13, 2018
3 reasons why now is a good time to think about estate planning
Creating a will or an estate plan is something many people think of doing from time to time, but then put it off. They might not want to...
Nov 6, 2018
Tips for creating a list of your assets in an estate plan
One of the most helpful tools you can provide to your loved ones in an estate plan is a detailed, updated inventory of your assets. This...
Oct 31, 2018
Three trusts that people don’t know but should have
Estate planning isn’t fun, at least for most people. It often requires deep thought and planning to decide how your estate and assets...
Oct 28, 2018
How businesses benefit from diverse leadership
In a unique approach, California has passed a law requiring public companies to diversify their boardrooms. The law mandates that all...
Oct 24, 2018
3 questions to answer before hiring a family member
Embarking on a new business venture is often exciting — and scary. Business owners typically have a lot on the line when they start...
Oct 23, 2018
What are health care proxies and what decisions do they make?
One of the most devastating calls someone can receive is one informing them that a loved one has suffered an illness or injury and is...
Oct 16, 2018
What to think about when naming a guardian for your children
Taking care of your children is often the primary goal for parents when it comes to estate planning. Often, parents want to set aside...
Oct 9, 2018
Avoid making these estate planning mistakes
Creating an estate plan helps protects your assets and ensures your heirs are cared for after you are gone. An estate plan provides peace...
Oct 9, 2018
Mistakes new businesses make with intellectual property
Taking a business from the idea phase to operating is a massive undertaking in time, effort and money. Startups can overwhelm even the...
Oct 2, 2018
Disinheritance: Is it always dramatic?
Disinheriting someone in a will can seem like a painful slight; a way to hurt someone or reinforce the message that there was no...
Oct 2, 2018
Preventing family feuds during probate with a solid estate plan
The probate process can put family members at odds with each other. Often, families fight over property, how to interpret a decedent’s...
Sep 26, 2018
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