Marriage Archives - Graceful Aging https://www.galsnashville.com/category/marriage/ Legal Services, PLLC Thu, 07 Aug 2025 16:01:12 +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 Marriage Archives - Graceful Aging https://www.galsnashville.com/category/marriage/ 32 32 156508152 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 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 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 Smart Money Practices for the Newly Married https://www.galsnashville.com/smart-money-practices-for-the-newly-married/ Fri, 11 Aug 2023 06:04:46 +0000 https://www.galsnashville.com/?p=5088 Have you said ‘I do’ recently and are beginning the exciting journey of wedded bliss? Understandably, as a newly consolidated duo, estate planning techniques might not top your list. But did you know the importance financial management and estate planning holds in safeguarding your shared future? Let us guide you to financial serenity and legal […]

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]]> 5088 Ten New Holiday Traditions for After the Loss of a Loved One https://www.galsnashville.com/ten-new-holiday-traditions-after-the-loss-of-a-loved-one/ Wed, 09 Nov 2022 16:41:00 +0000 https://www.galsnashville.com/?p=4686 When your family loses someone, the holiday season can become a painful reminder of their absence. This year, changing our traditions got personal and I came up with this list of ten holiday traditions to try since we lost my mother-in-law.

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]]> 4686 What is a prenuptial agreement and how do I get one? https://www.galsnashville.com/about-prenuptial-agreements/ Sun, 29 May 2022 17:06:24 +0000 https://www.galsnashville.com/?p=3910 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 contract, but hey, it is what it is. Why […]

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]]> 3910 3 Tools for Estate Planning for Blended Families in Tennessee https://www.galsnashville.com/3-tools-for-estate-planning-for-blended-families-in-tennessee/ Wed, 11 May 2022 15:12:00 +0000 https://www.galsnashville.com/?p=3897 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 about what will happen to our belongings and our loved ones after we die, we have often […]

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]]> 3897 How to appoint a guardian for a child in your will https://www.galsnashville.com/how-to-appoint-a-guardian-for-your-child-in-your-will/ Wed, 04 May 2022 16:55:00 +0000 https://www.galsnashville.com/?p=3879 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 are multiple considerations to keep in mind […]

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]]> 3879 How do I protect my Kid’s inheritance if they divorce? https://www.galsnashville.com/how-do-i-protect-my-kids-inheritance-if-they-divorce/ Thu, 24 Mar 2022 16:53:50 +0000 https://www.galsnashville.com/?p=3785 As a parent, you want your child to lead a happy and fulfilling life and have healthy marriages of their own. However, it is hard to ignore the possibility of divorce. No matter how much you may love your child’s spouse, your interest is always in protecting your child. So when estate planning, how can […]

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]]> 3785 My partner and I are committed but we don’t plan to get married. What legal protections do we need? https://www.galsnashville.com/legally-protect-my-unmarried-partner/ Thu, 24 Feb 2022 18:33:14 +0000 https://www.galsnashville.com/?p=3714 Every family is different and has different needs. The family unit can be as simple as a married couple or as complex as a blended family with committed partners. Regardless of who makes up your family, you need to ensure that you have adequate legal protection for your partner and any children. This week we […]

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