Five Ways That Probate of an Estate Can Go Off the Rails
- updated: Jan. 13, 2026
- Probate
Probate is the legal process that validates a will and oversees the distribution of a deceased person’s assets. In Tennessee, probate follows a specific set of rules to ensure that Read More
Tennessee Investment Services Trust Can Protect Your Wealth
- updated: Jan. 13, 2026
- Trust
Tennessee has a reputation as one of the country’s most trust-friendly states, attracting individuals and companies from elsewhere for its flexible trust laws. State law provides a powerful legal tool Read More
What Are the Ways an Estate Can Be Probated in Tennessee?
- updated: Dec. 30, 2025
- Estate Planning
Probate is the legal process through which a deceased person's estate is distributed to heirs and designated beneficiaries and any debt owed to creditors is paid off. For people managing Read More
How to Make Your Will Contest-Proof
- updated: Dec. 30, 2025
- Estate Planning
A will is a legal document that states a person’s final directions concerning the distribution of his or her assets upon death. The purpose of a will is to ensure Read More
Using Irrevocable Life Insurance Trusts in Your Estate Planning
- updated: Dec. 30, 2025
- Estate Planning
An irrevocable life insurance trust (ILIT) is a tool for providing for beneficiaries while managing estate taxes. It is a specialized trust designed to hold and own one or more Read More
Can a Living Trust Increase my FDIC Coverage?
- updated: Dec. 30, 2025
- Estate Planning
You probably know that the standard deposit amount insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) is $250,000 per depositor, per insured bank, for each account ownership category. For this Read More
A Guide to Estate Planning
- updated: Dec. 30, 2025
- Comprehensive Estate Planning Guide
Comprehensive Estate Planning Guide What You Should Know About Estate Planning, Wills, Trusts, and Advanced Health Care Directives. While many have neglected it, estate planning doesn’t have to be difficult or Read More
Estate planning for heirs who might have personal problems
- updated: Dec. 30, 2025
- Special Needs Trust
When formulating an estate plan in Tennessee, it should be tailored to reflect the circumstances. Not every situation is simple and for those who are worried about some prospective heirs, Read More
Protect your adult child’s inheritance from divorce
- updated: Dec. 30, 2025
- Special Needs Trust
High net worth parents in Tennessee and around the country are usually interested in passing some of their wealth on to their children. They may view trusts as a way Read More
What is a grantor retained annuity trust?
- updated: Dec. 30, 2025
In Tennessee, trusts can be established to achieve many different goals. One type of trust that can benefit families is a grantor retained annuity trust. This can allow the grantor Read More
How do community property trusts work?
- updated: Dec. 30, 2025
In the state of Tennessee, married couples can take advantage of a unique asset called a community property trust. Since Tennessee is not a community property state, marital assets aren’t Read More
Why some people choose a revocable living trust over a will
- updated: Dec. 30, 2025
- Special Needs Trust
Tennessee residents who need to decide between a revocable trust and a will need to consider what they wish to accomplish with the document. Many people who opt for revocable Read More
Your estate plan is not as hard as you think
- updated: Dec. 30, 2025
If you are like most people in Tennessee, the topic of estate planning is one that you are trying to avoid. Whether you do not like discussing your own mortality Read More
The benefits of a living trust
- updated: Dec. 30, 2025
Tennessee residents with any form of assets may want to explore the benefits of creating a trust fund. Trust funds can be similar to wills in that they include instructions Read More
The difference between revocable and irrevocable trusts
- updated: Dec. 30, 2025
- Firm News
A trust can help you meet many estate planning goals such as avoiding probate or minimizing estate taxes. Tennessee law generally allows you to create both revocable and irrevocable trusts Read More
Why should you include a special needs trust in your estate plan?
- updated: Dec. 30, 2025
- Special Needs Trust
Including the proper documents in your estate plan can help secure your family’s future. And if you have a family member with a disability, adding a special needs trust to Read More
