Heirs and Beneficiaries Archives - Graceful Aging https://www.galsnashville.com/category/heirs-and-beneficiaries/ Legal Services, PLLC Wed, 29 Apr 2026 01:38:29 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.4 https://www.galsnashville.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/cropped-Circle-150x150.png Heirs and Beneficiaries Archives - Graceful Aging https://www.galsnashville.com/category/heirs-and-beneficiaries/ 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 Understanding Estate Planning: What You Need to Know https://www.galsnashville.com/understanding-estate-planning-what-you-need-to-know/ Wed, 24 Sep 2025 15:00:18 +0000 https://www.galsnashville.com/?p=5148 Knowing a few common terms can go a long way in understanding estate planning. For example, if you’re unsure what a trustee and an executor are, you won’t know who to choose for each (very important) role. 

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]]> 5148 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 Starting the Year By Getting Your Affairs in Order https://www.galsnashville.com/starting-the-year-by-getting-your-affairs-in-order/ Mon, 27 Jan 2025 16:00:14 +0000 https://www.galsnashville.com/?p=5379 As far as we know, we only live once – and we never know when it’s going to end. It’s important to plan so you can prepare.  You can start 2024 off strong by getting your affairs in order. 1. Create an Estate Plan First, decide whether you want a will, a trust, or both. […]

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]]> 5379 Legal Protections Every Tennessean Can Learn About from the LGBTQIA+ Community https://www.galsnashville.com/legal-protections-every-tennessean-can-learn-about-from-the-lgbtqia-community/ Thu, 20 Jun 2024 23:19:42 +0000 https://www.galsnashville.com/?p=5490 Hey there, Nashville and Middle Tennessee! Estate planning might sound like a snooze-fest, but it's super important for everyone, no matter your background or family situation. The LGBTQIA+ community has faced some unique challenges over the years, and there's a lot we can learn from their experiences about protecting our loved ones and making sure our wishes are honored. Let’s dive into some valuable lessons that can help all of us.

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]]> 5490 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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]]> 5324 Preserving Your Legacy: Exploring the Transfer of Estate Assets https://www.galsnashville.com/preserving-your-legacy-exploring-the-transfer-of-estate-assets/ Mon, 25 Sep 2023 20:17:05 +0000 https://www.galsnashville.com/?p=5145 Everyone’s heard about it: a celebrity dies and their relatives come out of the woodwork, insisting that they deserve some piece of the estate. Even though most of us aren’t celebrities, it happens in otherwise happy families too, so let’s talk about what you can do to prevent it.  In fact, it happened in April’s […]

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]]> 5145 What Is A Death Doula? https://www.galsnashville.com/what-is-a-death-doula/ Wed, 26 Oct 2022 21:51:00 +0000 https://www.galsnashville.com/?p=4679 You may have heard recently about a “death doula” or an “end of life doula” and wondered who they are and what do they do?

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