Probate Archives - Graceful Aging https://www.galsnashville.com/category/probate/ 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 Probate Archives - Graceful Aging https://www.galsnashville.com/category/probate/ 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 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 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 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 Understanding Probate in Tennessee https://www.galsnashville.com/understanding-probate-in-tennessee/ Thu, 25 Jan 2024 13:52:00 +0000 https://www.galsnashville.com/?p=5346 Probate laws in Tennessee play an important role in the orderly distribution of a person’s assets after they die and help to settle their affairs. The probate process typically begins when you hire an attorney who will file a petition on your behalf in the appropriate probate court, initiating the legal proceedings.  The court then […]

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]]> 5346 Which of my assets pass through probate? https://www.galsnashville.com/assets-and-probate/ Mon, 14 Mar 2022 12:29:32 +0000 https://www.galsnashville.com/?p=3769 Probate is the legal process of transferring some of a deceased person’s assets to their heirs. Once you or someone you love passes away, there may be questions about what specific assets and property within an estate actually have to go through probate court, and which assets pass directly to beneficiaries. The short answer is […]

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]]> 3769 What Happens if Someone Dies Without a Will? https://www.galsnashville.com/what-happens-if-someone-dies-without-a-will/ Fri, 25 Feb 2022 17:03:00 +0000 https://www.galsnashville.com/?p=1119 Dying without a will is unfortunately very common. If you die without a will, your property will likely go through a court process called probate and will ultimately be distributed according to Tennessee’s intestacy law. Here are some common events that may happen if you die intestate:

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]]> 1119 Marriage myth-busting: I don’t need a Will. My spouse will get everything when I die. https://www.galsnashville.com/marriage-myth-busting-i-dont-need-a-will-my-spouse-will-get-everything-when-i-die/ Thu, 03 Feb 2022 19:13:00 +0000 https://www.galsnashville.com/?p=3646 Many people think that if they are married, their spouse will automatically inherit everything when they pass and so they don’t need a will. While there are some situations where a spouse does inherit everything, it is not the default under Tennessee law. In Tennessee, if you are married and have children, your spouse will […]

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]]> 3646 Will TennCare take my house? A Primer on Estate Recovery https://www.galsnashville.com/tenncare-estate-recovery/ Wed, 26 Jan 2022 14:49:38 +0000 https://www.galsnashville.com/?p=3633 Long-term medical care is expensive – but where does the money come from? This week I want to talk about TennCare Estate Recovery. Over the last few blog posts, we have gone over the benefits available to those who qualify medically and financially for TennCare Choices, Tennessee’s long-term care Medicaid program. We have also discussed […]

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