Estate Planning

Making a will isn't something you do just once and then forget about. Your life keeps changing, and your will should change with it. Knowing when to update your will can help your family avoid confusion and stress down the road. Life changes mean it's time to revise...

When drafting a will, you can name an executor of the estate. An executor is responsible for managing your assets after you pass away. Your executor can be anyone 18 years of age. This means that your spouse, sibling or child can serve as your executor. However, that...

As your parents grow older, they may face a variety of challenges, including declining health and financial uncertainties. Assisting with estate planning is one effective way to support your beloved parents as they transition into their golden years. Often perceived...

Discussions about the importance of estate planning often focus on parents, or those preparing for retirement. It is easy for people to recognize why someone responsible for a child might need an estate plan. It is also easy to imagine how vulnerable someone can be...

When someone dies in Tennessee, they likely leave behind close loved ones and also personal property. They may also have debts that they did not pay in full before their passing. Tennessee testators creating estate plans often make protection for their vulnerable...

The loss of a close family member is a devastating time in the lives of loved ones. Certain matters require attention, particularly when it comes to funeral arrangements. Eventually, estate planning matters must be dealt with as well. For some, mourning turns to shock...

When planning for the future of your estate, you will have to consider various issues, including the people you intend to designate as beneficiaries, your executor, your family and healthcare providers. If you plan to talk with your children about your estate...

Much of what your estate plan focuses on is what happens to your estate after you pass away. This can be beneficial for your family and loved ones who may otherwise fight over your estate. Yet, your estate plan also has one crucial aspect that decides what happens to...

People often make estate planning mistakes, especially when they try to do the whole thing on their own or they just put it off for too long and rush through it. These mistakes can make things a lot harder for their family and their heirs. If you’re creating your...

Most people would agree with the statement that adults preparing for retirement should have an estate plan already in place, but beyond that, there is little consensus regarding when adults should create their estate plans. Some people will say that estate planning...