Elder Law Archives - Graceful Aging https://www.galsnashville.com/category/elder-law/ Legal Services, PLLC Wed, 29 Apr 2026 05:17:46 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://www.galsnashville.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/cropped-Circle-150x150.png Elder Law Archives - Graceful Aging https://www.galsnashville.com/category/elder-law/ 32 32 156508152 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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]]> 4236 What Happens When You Aren’t Clear About Your Wishes? https://www.galsnashville.com/what-happens-when-you-arent-clear-about-your-wishes/ Wed, 03 Sep 2025 15:00:04 +0000 https://www.galsnashville.com/?p=5375 When you aren’t clear about your wishes, you leave a blank space for your loved ones to try to fill in. This can be incredibly stressful to them – even if you’ve expressed your wishes to them but didn’t write them down – so it’s important to know your wishes ahead of time. Learn what […]

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]]> 5375 Probate in Tennessee: Factors that Can Delay the Process and Strategies for Minimizing Delays https://www.galsnashville.com/factors-that-can-delay-the-process-and-strategies-for-minimizing-delays/ Thu, 13 Feb 2025 04:00:00 +0000 https://www.galsnashville.com/?p=4937 Probate can be a lengthy and complex process in Tennessee, with many factors that can cause delays. In this post, we explore what factors can make probate take a long time in Tennessee and provide strategies for minimizing delays. Read on to learn how to navigate the probate process effectively.

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]]> 4937 Executor’s Guide to Probate in Nashville, Tennessee: Managing a Loved One’s Estate https://www.galsnashville.com/executor-probate-guide-tennessee/ Wed, 05 Feb 2025 16:00:00 +0000 https://www.galsnashville.com/?p=5661 Discover how to effectively manage a loved one's estate as an executor in Nashville, TN. Get insights on probate steps, legal duties, and family communication.

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]]> 5661 How to Prevent Abusive Caregiver Situations https://www.galsnashville.com/how-to-prevent-abusive-caregiver-situations/ Wed, 02 Oct 2024 15:00:39 +0000 https://www.galsnashville.com/?p=3416 Last week we looked at red flags you should pay attention to with regards to caregivers and professionals in your network. This week we’ll look at how to prevent abusive caregiver situations and how to deal with abuse once it has occurred. Below are some actions you can take to guard against people in your network […]

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]]> 3416 Myth-busting: I don’t need a Medical Power of Attorney. My spouse can make medical decisions for me. https://www.galsnashville.com/do-i-need-a-medical-power-of-attorney/ Wed, 11 Sep 2024 15:41:27 +0000 https://www.galsnashville.com/?p=3701 This week we are going to talk about why you need a medical power of attorney, even if your spouse is available to make decisions for you. In a medical emergency, there is an assumption that your spouse would be the health care agent, make health care decisions, and deal with the hospital and doctors […]

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]]> 3701 Will TennCare Choices pay for my Mother’s nursing home? https://www.galsnashville.com/tenncare-pay-for-care/ Wed, 22 May 2024 12:17:53 +0000 https://www.galsnashville.com/?p=3566 Last week we defined TennCare and how it applies to our clients. This week I want to go more in-depth with how TennCare serves Tennesseans with long-term care.  Many people believe that Medicare benefits will cover nursing home care once an individual is 65 or older, but this simply isn’t true. While Medicare covers the […]

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