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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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Estate planning for seniors in Tennessee

Seniors in Nashville, TN: Don’t Put Off Seeing an Estate Planning Attorney

by | Sep 5, 2024 | Blog,Estate Planning | 0 Comments

There are times when seniors in Nashville, TN, Brentwood, Franklin, or other nearby suburbs need to talk to an estate planning lawyer. It’s essential to ensure that a...

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Why Revocable Living Trusts Are a Smart Estate Planning Tool in Nashville, TN

by | Aug 15, 2024 | Blog,Estate Planning,Revocable Trust | 0 Comments

Revocable Living Trusts in Nashville, Tennessee When it comes to estate planning, many Tennesseans believe that a will is all they need to ensure their loved ones are...

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Estate Planning in Tennessee

by | Jul 25, 2024 | Blog,Estate Planning,Life Care Planning | 0 Comments

Have you done your estate planning? Have you worked with a lawyer to develop an estate plan but realize it’s out of date? You might know what you need to do, but the...

Tenncare

How Does TennCare in Tennessee Work?

by | May 30, 2024 | Blog,Medicaid Planning | 0 Comments

How Does TennCare Work? In Tennessee, TennCare serves as a rebranded version of Medicaid. Originally established by President Lyndon Johnson in 1965, Medicaid aims to...

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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...

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...

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