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…
Simple Steps to Protect Your Assets
Recently, attorney Jim Higgins appeared on News Channel 5’s Talk of the Town to talk about some simple steps that everyone should take to protect the assets within their estate. These legal documents are inexpensive, easy to obtain, and can help prevent potential harm to your estate. Drafting a Power…
Organizing your Assets in a Digital World
More and more of our lives are spent connected to the internet. Whether we are listening to music on iTunes, browsing social media like Facebook, or even paying our bills online, so much of what we do these days is done online. Files, photos, music, and other things are no…
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…
Updating your Estate Plan After a Divorce
Although the number of divorces throughout the country have risen over time, the process certainly has not become any easier for those who have to endure it. The effects of a divorce can be long lasting and far reaching even affecting areas that you would not immediately think of, like…
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…