Alcoa, Tennessee, Family Law & Estate Planning Law Blog
What is a small estate?
When it comes to estates, they vary greatly in size. You may have an estate with a value over a million dollars while someone else's estate may have a value under $50,000. The law accommodates for these differences in estate values by offering some more lenient...
read moreShould you disinherit your children from your will?
It is never an easy decision to make, but many Tennessee residents must consider what happens to their assets, their estate and even their family members after they die. If the estate is large and it is anticipated that there will be arguing over who gets what after...
read moreWhat are the costs of probate administration?
Probate is a process that people often look at negatively. However, it is something that is in place to protect you and your heirs. It is a guarantee that things will play out the way you want them to after you are no longer here to watch over what happens. The...
read moreWhat can you accomplish with an irrevocable living trust?
Most people across Missouri who work on their estate plans do so with a similar goal in mind: maximizing how much of their wealth they can leave behind for their loved ones. While there are numerous different steps you can take in your efforts to accomplish this, one...
read more4 tips for navigating a high conflict divorce
Many people feel tested during a divorce, especially if an ex is angry and bitter. Even if the divorce was the ex's idea or doing, it does not mean he or she will not make it a miserable and difficult experience. When emotions run high, and anger and animosity seem to...
read moreA few pointers on estate and legacy planning
As Tennessee residents grow older, many are focusing on building an estate plan. However, as Forbes points out, estate planning is important for people of all ages, health and financial status. Also, by ironing out the details for the five main estate planning...
read moreDoes high asset divorce have to be adversarial?
The mindset individuals have when they enter proceedings for ending their marriages could have considerable impacts on their cases. For instance, if a Tennessee resident chooses to use a high asset divorce as time for revenge, the case can become complicated quickly....
read moreThe benefits of estate planning make the effort well worth it
Plans are useful in most scenarios. Though some people may like to live on the edge and leave certain situations up to chance, that may not be wise for important life events. In particular, estate planning can work toward preventing a considerable number of...
read morePhysical custody not the only type of child custody to consider
Going through a divorce can take its toll on Tennessee residents in many ways. In particular, parents may worry about the child custody outcomes and how they can effectively address this part of the legal proceedings. As with many situations, it is wise to be informed...
read more5 reasons to sell your house during divorce
For many people, their first instinct during a divorce is to try to keep the house. Maybe moving sounds like too much work. Maybe they want the stability of staying in the same home. Maybe it's a dream home that they can't bear to part with. Maybe they have kids and...
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