At the Higgins Firm, our team of probate attorneys is asked a number of questions every day from potential clients. And like many lawyers, the response that we usually give to so many of those questions is, “It depends.” One of those many questions that we often hear is, “Is…
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Jim Higgins Discusses Essential Legal Documents
Recently attorney Jim Higgins stopped by WSMV’s Better Nashville to discuss essential documents that every family should resolve to have this year. Those essential documents include a last will and testament, a power of attorney, and a living will. There are any number of reasons why you may put off these…
Reviewing Your Estate Plan
Now that we have entered 2014, you may or may not still be keeping your New Year’s resolutions. Hopefully, your resolutions are going strong and you have developed great habits throughout your life. However, if you have already slipped back into the habit of eating a little more junk food…
Communicating your Estate Plan
One of the most forgotten aspects of estate planning is communication. It is crucial that you should communicate to your family and loved ones when developing your estate plan. However, you may be wondering, “What exactly am I supposed to tell someone about my estate plan?” The following provides a…
Estate Planning Resolutions for 2014
As 2013 comes to a close, many people will be looking beyond into 2014 for a fresh start. Many of those may be looking to accomplish bigger and better things. As a result many people will look to set New Year’s resolutions or goals to accomplish during 2014. So many…
Importance of Estate Planning Documents
I recently appeared on WSMV’s Better Nashville to talk about the importance of having certain estate planning documents including a will, power of attorney, and living will. You can watch the segment below. If you have questions regarding any of these important legal documents, be sure to contact the Nashville…
Ensuring that your Estate Plan is in Order
You have probably heard about the importance of having an estate plan set up for you and your family. An estate plan consists of a number of legal documents to ensure that your affairs and assets are handled if you are ever unable to do so. One of the most…
The Higgins Firm Wishes You a Happy Thanksgiving
This time of year is a chance for families to enjoy one another’s company and simply be thankful for one another. It is a time for food, fun, family, and maybe even a little football. Whether you are planning on having a large family gathering or smaller get-together with friends,…
Unsigned Will Leads to Lawsuit against Father’s Company
The sons of a late North Carolina real estate developer are suing their father’s company in an attempt to recover nearly $200 million in assets that he was trying to redirect shortly before his death. Henry Faison had tried updating his will to leave a large portion of his estate…
Don’t Hesitate to Plan Your Estate
Only old, rich people should worry about estate planning. Estate planning is so simple that you can do it yourself. Estate planning is intimidating. There are a number of misconceptions out there about estate planning. While you may have had these thoughts cross your mind in regard to estate planning,…