Recently, attorney Jim Higgins stopped by Nashville’s NewsChannel 5 Talk of the Town Extra to discuss some steps to take when meeting with a Tennessee probate attorney after a death. When a person passes away, you may not exactly know where to turn next. If you have been nominated as…
While the word “probate” encompasses a number of definitions, it is typically used to define the court process of transferring a decedent’s assets. Probate has seemingly gained a bad reputation in a number of states due to certain factors like the length of time and expense of a case. However,…
If you have experienced the death of a loved one, you know that the period of time following his or her passing can be a confusing and trying time. You may not know what to do or where to turn. If the person who passed, also known as the decedent,…
Recently, attorney Jim Higgins appeared on Nashville’s WSMV to talk about what happens when someone passes away without a will. Although there are a number of benefits to having a will in place, it is not the end of the world if you do not have one. The important difference…
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…
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…
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…
Although a will can provide a number of advantages, the majority of Americans do not even have a will. This situation is even more prevalent among younger adults. Only one in six people between the ages of 18 and 34 actually have a will. There are obviously a number of…