April Harris Jackson, Author at Graceful Aging https://www.galsnashville.com/author/april/ Legal Services, PLLC Tue, 22 Sep 2026 00:24:50 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.7 https://www.galsnashville.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/cropped-Circle-150x150.png April Harris Jackson, Author at Graceful Aging https://www.galsnashville.com/author/april/ 32 32 156508152 How to Set Up a Revocable Living Trust in Nashville, TN https://www.galsnashville.com/how-to-set-up-a-revocable-living-trust-in-tn/ Wed, 23 Sep 2026 16:20:49 +0000 https://www.galsnashville.com/?p=4026 You don't have to be wealthy to benefit from creating a trust fund! Create a revocable trust with our Nashville attorney as a part of a well-thought-out estate plan. All it takes is proper planning and administration. Come learn the basics with us!

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]]> 4026 Nashville Wills and Trusts Lawyer: How to Handle Underage Beneficiaries https://www.galsnashville.com/nashville-wills-and-trusts-lawyer-how-to-handle-underage-beneficiaries/ Wed, 19 Aug 2026 15:28:00 +0000 https://www.galsnashville.com/?p=3264 Many grandparents wish to leave a legacy behind for their grandchildren; however, they may run into some issues if those children are underage. A Nashville Wills and Trusts lawyer can help you determine what the best options are for leaving assets to underage beneficiaries, whether those assets are held in a Will or Trust, financial […]

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]]> 3264 Leaving Property and Money to Minor Children in Tennessee https://www.galsnashville.com/leaving-property-and-money-to-minor-children-in-tennessee/ Thu, 16 Jul 2026 03:16:00 +0000 https://www.galsnashville.com/?p=3249 Here at Graceful Aging Legal Services, we are passionate about helping parents name legal guardians for their children. It’s a critical step that allows parents to document the people they want and trust to raise their kids if they are incapacitated or unexpectedly pass away. However, many parents just assume that the person who takes […]

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]]> 3249 Nashville Guardianship Lawyer Answers: Will my Ex get my children if I pass away? https://www.galsnashville.com/nashville-guardianship-lawyer-answer-will-my-ex-get-my-children-if-i-pass-away/ Wed, 17 Jun 2026 13:25:03 +0000 https://www.galsnashville.com/?p=3229 Nashville guardianship lawyers are asked this question nearly every day! The answer is…maybe. Before you begin to worry, let us explain. By law, parents are the natural guardians of their children, regardless of the parents’ relationship. When unmarried or divorced parents have a formal parenting plan and one party passes away, that parenting plan is […]

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]]> 3229 Heading to College? Get Your Shit Together https://www.galsnashville.com/gyst/ Wed, 13 May 2026 16:32:00 +0000 https://www.galsnashville.com/?p=3216 On your way to college, there's a lot to do but make sure you put emergency planning on that to-do list!

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]]> 3216 Nashville Estate Planning Lawyer: How Prenuptial Planning Offers Protection Against Life’s “What-Ifs” https://www.galsnashville.com/nashville-estate-planning-lawyer-how-prenuptial-planning-offers-protection-against-lifes-what-ifs/ Wed, 08 Apr 2026 17:22:36 +0000 https://www.galsnashville.com/?p=3157 Now that vaccinations have started and “normal” life is within our grasp, many couples are starting to resume their wedding plans. Those who have postponed their big day or got engaged during the pandemic are once again starting to put deposits on venues, purchasing gowns, and even planning honeymoons. However, as a Nashville estate planning […]

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]]> 3157 How to Talk to Loved Ones about Estate Planning https://www.galsnashville.com/how-to-talk-about-estate-planning/ Wed, 18 Mar 2026 19:19:39 +0000 https://www.galsnashville.com/?p=4926 Talking to your parents about aging, illness, and death is hard. It’s one of the hardest conversations you can have–but it’s also one of the most important. So let’s consider some better alternatives to open the conversation about estate planning.

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]]> 4926 Can I create my will myself? https://www.galsnashville.com/can-i-create-my-will-myself/ Wed, 04 Mar 2026 14:20:07 +0000 https://www.galsnashville.com/?p=4820 We want to support our community in saving time, money, and headaches. So when it comes to creating a will, should you DIY or pay an attorney? Let’s look at the pros and cons.

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]]> 4820 Nine Things You Need to Know When You Get an Inheritance https://www.galsnashville.com/what-to-know-when-you-get-an-inheritance/ Wed, 11 Feb 2026 16:00:00 +0000 https://www.galsnashville.com/?p=4660 When someone leaves you an inheritance, you can't just run to the bank and cash a check. Find out next steps.

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]]> 4660 How will the Dobbs Decision Impact Estate Planning in Tennessee? https://www.galsnashville.com/how-will-the-dobbs-decision-impact-estate-planning-in-tennessee/ Thu, 08 Jan 2026 04:12:58 +0000 https://www.galsnashville.com/?p=4236 After the US Supreme Court issued its decision in Dobbs on June 24, 2022, women's equality and reproductive freedom were completely diminished by the state of Tennessee. How does the Dobbs decision impact estate planning? Here are some questions to consider: 

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