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…
It seems like taxes are everywhere these days. You get taxed for your income, food, or anything else that you buy. You can even get taxed after you die. Most of these taxes are a way of the government to increase its dwindling revenue. However, there has been a push…
While many states choose to levy taxes on its residents through a number of taxes after they die, many states are beginning to rethink this common practice. There are a number of states that are competing for wealthy retirees through incentives like certain estate tax breaks. Although a state can…
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…
Former “Sopranos” star James Gandolfini died suddenly in June of this year shocking many of the actor’s biggest fans. Many people may be equally as surprised to learn that as much as $70 million of Gandolfini’s estate will go to pay taxes that could have easily been avoided. Gandolfini could…
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…
Celebrities may feel that their lives are always being scrutinized by the public eye. That scrutiny can even carry over when a celebrity passes away. Despite having access to some of the best estate-planning advice, a few wealthy celebrities left behind huge legal fees and taxes, bitter court fights, and…
Every week there seems to be something that comes up in the news regarding the latest antics of some Hollywood star. Whether it involves a brush with the law, some type of dangerous behavior, or any other bizarre act, some stars seem to go looking for trouble. However, when this…
You probably know what a will is and what it does. However, what you may not know is that there are different kinds of wills. Under Tennessee law, there are three different types of wills. Each one has its own requirements and restrictions. It is important to know what are…
Life is full of change. Whether you move to a new state, have a baby, or get married, situations are always changing. Some of life’s biggest changes can have a lasting impact on other areas that you would not realize. Although you learn how to adapt or compensate for any…