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How will the Dobbs Decision Impact Estate Planning in Tennessee?
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:
How to Set Up a Revocable Living Trust in Nashville, TN
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!
Tennessee Election 2022
We want to remind you that it is time to request your Davidson County Tennessee Election Absentee Ballot for the election on August 4th, 2022. Your Absentee Ballot can be requested now! We recommend that the ballot be sent in the mail no later than July 28th.
Every College Student Needs These Legal Documents
The stress of leaving home and becoming an adult can be difficult for anyone. It is especially tough for college students and young adults who have to face the uncertainty of their future. They have to support themselves and are going to gain the power to make decisions on their own, for better or worse. However, there are a few legal documents that they can get to make the transition easier.
Do You Need a Lawyer to Write a Will?
The reason to create a last will and testament is simple: it provides a way to give the people you have left behind instructions for your assets and belongings after you die. However, how you create that will can be a little more complex. While you aren’t technically required to hire a lawyer to draft a will, failing to do so can lead to costly problems for your family and others.
What is a prenuptial agreement and how do I get one?
When you think of marriage, you likely think of doves, flowers, white dresses, cake, and eternal love, right? When a lawyer thinks of marriage they think of something a little less romantic: contracts! I know it's not exciting to think of your upcoming nuptials as a...
3 Tools for Estate Planning for Blended Families in Tennessee
If you have a blended family, you really need an estate plan. Many people do not begin to think about estate planning until well after they have started a career, gotten married, or had children. By the time we reach the point in our lives where we begin to think...
How to appoint a guardian for a child in your will
One of your main concerns when drawing up an estate plan in Nashville will be appointing a guardian for a child in case of death. As a parent, you likely consider “what if’s” every day. Estate planning is no different, especially when it comes to your children. There...
When does a Power of Attorney expire?
This week we will discuss when a power of attorney can expire. A power of attorney is a legal document that allows someone else to make decisions on your behalf. It is created for a specific purpose such as financial or health care decisions. If the power of attorney...
Graceful Aging Blog Posts
- How will the Dobbs Decision Impact Estate Planning in Tennessee? July 28, 2022
- How to Set Up a Revocable Living Trust in Nashville, TN June 20, 2022
- Tennessee Election 2022 June 19, 2022
- Every College Student Needs These Legal Documents June 17, 2022
- Do You Need a Lawyer to Write a Will? June 10, 2022