Family Archives - Graceful Aging https://www.galsnashville.com/category/family/ Legal Services, PLLC Fri, 20 Feb 2026 15:15:28 +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 Family Archives - Graceful Aging https://www.galsnashville.com/category/family/ 32 32 156508152 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 Modern Families: Is Second-Parent Adoption the Right Move? https://www.galsnashville.com/second-parent-adoption-estate-planning/ Sun, 25 May 2025 15:00:00 +0000 https://www.galsnashville.com/?p=5692 Families today come in many beautiful and diverse forms. Whether you’re part of a blended family, a queer couple raising children, or a co-parenting arrangement that doesn’t fit the traditional mold, estate planning becomes especially important—and sometimes, a little more complicated. One question that comes up frequently is whether a second-parent adoption is necessary or […]

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]]> 5692 Understanding Probate: A Guide for Tennesseans and Their Families https://www.galsnashville.com/understanding-probate-tennessee-guide/ Tue, 14 Jan 2025 15:49:37 +0000 https://www.galsnashville.com/?p=5647 If you’re reading this, you might be facing the loss of a loved one and the process of trying to figure out what happens or what to do with their belongings. It’s a journey I’ve been through myself, and while it can feel overwhelming, I’m here to walk you through it step by step. This […]

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]]> 5647 Embracing Death: Finding Peace in the Transition https://www.galsnashville.com/embrace-death/ Sat, 12 Oct 2024 16:49:32 +0000 https://www.galsnashville.com/?p=5221 Death is an undeniable aspect of the human experience, yet it remains one of the least discussed subjects in our society. We avoid talking about it, even though we’re surrounded by death all our lives, and it’s the final transition we go through. By avoiding the topic of death, we miss out on opportunities to […]

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]]> 5221 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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]]> 3566 My spouse and I are separated. How do I disinherit my spouse? https://www.galsnashville.com/disinherit-your-spouse/ Wed, 15 May 2024 12:51:38 +0000 https://www.galsnashville.com/?p=3732 When one spouse wants to disinherit the other, but they are still married, it can be a complicated process. In most cases, disinheriting a spouse is only possible if you have a valid prenuptial agreement or if you are divorced.  Let’s illustrate this with an example:  Jack and Jill have been married for five years, […]

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]]> 3732 How to Avoid Disputes During Estate Planning https://www.galsnashville.com/how-to-avoid-disputes-during-estate-planning/ Thu, 07 Mar 2024 13:30:00 +0000 https://www.galsnashville.com/?p=5387 In some families, every gathering is another opportunity for disputes, whether you’re meeting up after a death in the family or a holiday. Maybe you just have a uncle who thinks he’s entitled to everything after your mom passes. No matter what the issue is, let’s see if we can keep the peace among family […]

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]]> 5387 Get the Prenup! Safeguarding Your Future with Prenuptial Agreements https://www.galsnashville.com/get-the-prenup/ Fri, 16 Feb 2024 20:34:25 +0000 https://www.galsnashville.com/?p=5324 Getting married is an exciting time: a celebration of love and commitment, and the beginning of a new chapter together. Along with the joy and happiness, it’s important to consider the practical aspects.  One is the prenuptial agreement, often referred to as a “prenup.” While prenuptial agreements may not be the most romantic topic to […]

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