Probating Estates Throughout Middle Tennessee
Have you been appointed as an executor of a family member’s estate? Do you have questions about executor duties in Tennessee? Are you concerned that a loved one’s estate is not being handled properly?
Most executors have never probated a will. The process can be complicated, time-consuming, and costly, especially if not completed properly. If you are facing a probate matter in the Nashville area, seek the legal assistance of a skilled and experienced probate attorney at the Brentwood law firm of Cook Tillman Law Group.
Let Us Handle the Complexities of Probate for You
With more than 30 years of combined experience with matters of estates, wills, trusts, and administration, there is nothing that our certified estate planning specialist has not seen.
Let our legal team guide you through each step of the probate process, including:
Probating last wills and testaments
Preparing affidavits of heirship
Filing the will with the appropriate Tennessee probate court
Developing the best strategy for fairly and expeditiously probating the estate
Closing and opening bank accounts as necessary
Transferring assets from the deceased to the estate
Finding and collecting assets
Paying estate taxes
Valuing, managing, preserving and liquidating the estate
Locating beneficiaries
Working with the decedent’s trusted advisors and hiring experts, when appropriate
Handling intestate administration
Helping avoid will contests
Exceeding Your Expectations – Maintaining Your Privacy
For many of our clients, privacy of family details is of primary concern. Not only will we provide you with skilled guidance and prompt completion of each step, we also keep the details of the process in strictest confidence. Some documents must be filed with the court and, during your initial consultation, we will explain the level of privacy you can expect.
From the first time you meet with us, we will help you understand what the probate process will entail. Together, we will assess what you need and set out a plan to achieve the results you need as quickly as possible. Additionally, we will provide you with a book authored by our founding attorney, Russ Cook. This book makes it possible for you to fully understand the probate process on your own. You may also hire us only for the services you need.
Call 615-370-2444 to schedule an initial consultation or to refer a family member or friend.
YOUR PRIVACY IS IMPORTANT
At Cook Tillman Law Group, we understand your desire for privacy. Many of our clients are business owners, wealthy individuals, entertainers, and high-profile public figures, and we do all we can to protect your privacy as well as your interests.
You can rest assured that we will keep your personal affairs in strict confidence. We commonly create trusts and other planning vehicles that are designed to keep your name and your holdings private.