will Archives - Graceful Aging https://www.galsnashville.com/tag/will/ Legal Services, PLLC Wed, 29 Apr 2026 00:59:48 +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 will Archives - Graceful Aging https://www.galsnashville.com/tag/will/ 32 32 156508152 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 Will the Government Take Your Assets if You Do Not Have a Will in Place? https://www.galsnashville.com/government-and-assetts/ Wed, 03 Jul 2024 15:00:00 +0000 https://www.galsnashville.com/?p=646 One concern I frequently hear is a worry that the government will take assets from a loved one or take assets from an estate instead of family members inheriting it. These are valid concerns because there are specific instances where this can happen, but as a general rule, the government DOES NOT take assets unless they have a legal reason for doing so.

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]]> 646 Do You Need a Lawyer to Write a Will? https://www.galsnashville.com/do-you-need-a-lawyer-to-write-a-will/ Fri, 10 Jun 2022 16:26:00 +0000 https://www.galsnashville.com/?p=948 The reason to create a last will and testament is simple: it provides a way to give the people you have left behind instructions for your assets and belongings after you die. However, how you create that will can be a little more complex. While you aren’t technically required to hire a lawyer to draft a will, failing to do so can lead to costly problems for your family and others.

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]]> 948 Nashville Wills and Trusts Lawyer: How to Handle Underage Beneficiaries https://www.galsnashville.com/nashville-wills-and-trusts-lawyer-how-to-handle-underage-beneficiaries/ Wed, 25 Aug 2021 15:28:00 +0000 https://www.galsnashville.com/?p=3264 Many grandparents wish to leave a legacy behind for their grandchildren; however, they may run into some issues if those children are underage. A Nashville Wills and Trusts lawyer can help you determine what the best options are for leaving assets to underage beneficiaries, whether those assets are held in a Will or Trust, financial […]

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]]> 3264 How to Disinherit Someone in a Will https://www.galsnashville.com/disinherit-someone-in-a-will/ Tue, 19 May 2020 21:08:29 +0000 https://www.galsnashville.com/?p=622 Is there someone you have considered leaving out of your Will? There are plenty of reasons for wanting to exclude someone, a group of people, or everyone you know from inheriting from you. Maybe you've had a falling out, maybe they haven't kept in touch like you hoped, or maybe you just like animals better.

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