Working as a Tennessee probate attorney, I get calls every day from people asking whether or not their loved one’s estate will have to go through probate court. Probate court is the court that oversees the payment of any debts and the transferring of a person’s assets after a person’s…
When someone passes away, it obviously can be a very difficult time. You may have so many things to worry about that any task can seem like it requires enormous effort. One of the last things that you want is calls from any debt collectors attempting to collect from your…
Probate has almost become a scary or intimidating word to so many. You may have heard some horror story as it relates to the probate process. However, it’s important to know that the probate process can be much easier with the help of a good attorney. You can rest easy…
There is good news for those who may be worried about having to go through the probate process in Tennessee. Certain types of probate cases in Davidson County just got their own fast track as a means to speed up the probate process in the courts. Davidson County Trial Courts…
As a Tennessee Probate Lawyer I have learned over the years that some simple planning can really save families from a lot of unnecessary stress and costs. I will admit, having a Last Will and Testament or a Power of Attorney drafted doesn’t sound like a ton of fun but…
So you have just been appointed to be the personal representative of an estate? You may be wondering, “What in the world is that, and what do I do?” There’s no need to worry. We will outline what a personal representative is exactly and what duties that they have. A…