Jackson, Tennessee Legal Blog
Six ways to support your grandchildren in your estate plan
When engaging in the estate planning process, you have a lot of options at your disposal. So many, in fact, that it can become confusing and quickly overwhelming. Unfortunately, that’s why many people put off estate planning. But don’t let that happen to you. You can...
Tips for helping a loved one with Alzheimer’s plan their estate
Estate planning is hard for most people because it requires us to think of our own mortality. But there can be other complicating factors, too. For example, if you have a parent who has procrastinated in creating their estate plan, then you might worry about how to...
Estate planning for young adults
You may be surprised to realize that many tasks you handled for your child as they grew, such as making medical and financial decisions on their behalf, are no longer under your control now that your child has reached age 18. So, before your adult child heads to...
5 signs that your parent might need a conservatorship
As your parents age, you might find yourself worrying about them more often. Although you might be concerned about whether they have an estate plan in place and how their assets will be distributed when the time comes, you might also be worried about how they’re going...
How can you use special needs trust assets?
Figuring out how to disperse your estate when the time comes can be stressful enough, but you might find yourself feeling even more overwhelmed if you have a loved one with a medical condition who relies on you for support. How can you ensure that their needs are met...
Four ways to plan for your potential long-term care needs
As you engage in the estate planning process, you need to take a holistic look at your potential future needs. This includes long-term care. Even if you think that you won’t need this type of care, it’s a good idea to plan for it anyway. After all, statistics show...
Know these signs that your loved one’s estate is mismanaged
When your loved one passes away, an executor will be in charge of managing the estate. This individual, who may or may not have been chosen by your loved one, has a number of responsibilities, including handling the estate’s debts and ensuring that inheritances are...
Should you use a pour-over will in your estate plan?
The estate planning process is what you make of it. Its customization is its greatest strength, but it can also be its greatest weakness. This is because in order to create the estate plan that’s best for you, your estate, and your loved ones, you need to fully...
Understanding probate law in Tennessee
It is difficult to think about what might happen at the end of your life when you most likely have a long way to go until then. However, it is important to be prepared for what will come in the future and it is never too early to make sure that you are prepared...
How do I plan my estate in Tennessee?
Estate planning is important for everyone of all ages and of all financial levels. However, many people find the idea of estate planning overwhelming. You may not have any idea about where to begin the process. There are law concerning estate planning in every state...