Family Law Focused On The Well-Being Of Your Children
Tennessee residents who are going through the estate planning process may face a variety of challenges. One of them might be determining how to pass assets such as jewelry or artwork. These types of assets tend to be less liquid, and they also tend to be harder to...
Ending your marriage may be causing you and your spouse a lot of pain. Both of you are likely feeling some mixture of anger and sadness. You may also be dreading the thought of endless courtroom arguments. However, the belief that divorce needs to be nasty is a...
For some couples in Tennessee, simply mentioning a prenuptial agreement brings to mind concerns about mistrust and the possibility that a marriage may already be doomed before the "I dos" are exchanged. Oftentimes, such beliefs stem from popular misconceptions people...
Couples in Tennessee who are considering divorce in which alimony will be a factor may want to look into making sure the divorce is finalized in 2018. Starting in 2019, spousal support payments will no longer be tax-deductible for the payer. Although the recipient...
Small business owners in Tennessee should make sure that they have estate plans in place that specify how their companies are to be handled when they die. In situations where small business owners die without a will or an estate plan, what happens to the business that...
A new school year in Tennessee comes with a wide range of emotions for any child. There's the excitement of being around familiar friends and getting back to favorite sports and the anxiety over tackling more challenging classes. The apprehension of returning to...
If you and your spouse are contemplating a Tennessee divorce, it is highly likely that neither of you looks forward to a long, expensive court battle wherein the adversarial lines are firmly drawn between you. But divorce does not have to be this way. If both of you...
One of the most significant mistakes Tennessee residents can make regarding an estate plan is not having one. Individuals who die without an estate plan create a situation in which their loved ones will not receive their inheritances as they intended. Family conflicts...
Many Tennessee residents are well aware of the financial and practical benefits of estate planning. By preparing key documents, estate owners can help their beneficiaries to avoid unnecessary taxes, probate costs and associated delays. In addition, people who plan for...
A major problem that many Tennessee residents make when planning for the future is failing to appoint the right people for various roles in their estate plans. These roles could include trustees, executors, powers of attorney and smaller roles including those...