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Probate Attorneys in Nashville, TN

At Elder Law of Nashville, we can help you navigate the process of probate by filing the appropriate documents, helping you open the estate account, helping you notify and pay creditors, helping you transfer the assets appropriately, and closing the estate in a timely way.

What is Probate?

Probate is the process for distributing the assets of someone who has died, either according to the will that the deceased left, or, where there is no will, according to the Tennessee law of intestate succession. A personal representative or executor of an estate must be named, must fulfill important obligations, and must prove to the court that these obligations have been met. The process is straightforward in Tennessee, and especially in Nashville where the docket is not overwhelmed and the judge and his staff are very efficient. Even though the process is straightforward, it is not something that a lay person should attempt without a lawyer. Quite simply, you can get into a lot of trouble by making mistakes in this area.

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Understanding Elder Law and Life Care Planning in Tennessee

by | Feb 29, 2024 | Blog,Life Care Planning | 0 Comments

Considering elder law and life care planning in Nashville is essential for ensuring the well-being, financial stability, and legal protection of older individuals and...

Michael Oher’s conservatorship saga and his relationship to the Tuohys raise questions

by | Oct 16, 2023 | Conservatorship,Elder Law,News | 0 Comments

Lawyers all over the state of Tennessee are scratching their heads about the Michael Oher conservatorship and the ensuing litigation. On Aug. 9, 2004, a lawyer in...

Trust Planning

What is a Trust and How Does It Work?

by | Oct 10, 2023 | Blog,Elder Law,Estate Planning,Medicaid Planning | 0 Comments

Manage & pass down assets with a revocable or irrevocable trust. You may have heard about “trusts” over the years, but very few nonlawyers actually know what they...

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The Problem with Do-It-Yourself Estate Planning

by | Oct 9, 2023 | Blog,Elder Law,Estate Planning | 0 Comments

Protect your family and your wishes by consulting an experienced estate planning attorney in Nashville, TN. Ever since the introduction of estate planning forms online,...

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The Costs of Dementia for the Patient and Family

by | Oct 8, 2023 | Blog,Elder Law,Health,Medicaid Planning | 0 Comments

Life care planning programs that include care coordination provide support for family members with dementia. The Alzheimer’s Association reports that one in nine...

Medicaid Planning

Medicaid Planning: When to Seek an Attorney

by | Oct 7, 2023 | Blog,Elder Law,Medicaid Planning,Powers of Attorney | 0 Comments

If a family member goes into a nursing home, contact an attorney to discuss your Medicaid planning options. What would happen if your spouse or a parent went into a...

Probate

Probate in Tennessee

by | Oct 6, 2023 | Blog,Elder Law,Estate Planning,Probate | 0 Comments

Secure your future with experienced probate attorneys in Nashville, TN. Probate Solidifies The Last Will & Testament Many lay people believe that a last will and...

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Probate for Business Owners in Tennessee

by | Oct 5, 2023 | Blog,Elder Law,Probate | 0 Comments

Learn how estate planning with a probate lawyer helps provide a clear succession plan as a business owner. How Can a Probate Lawyer Help? If you own a family business,...

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Long-Term Care Insurance & Estate Planning

by | Oct 4, 2023 | Blog,Elder Law,Estate Planning,Medicaid Planning | 0 Comments

Work with an estate planning attorney to determine the best long-term care decisions for your family. So many of us are failing to plan ahead for the inevitability of...

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