If you have children, you should have a will

If you have children, you should have a will

Most people think of wills as documents that are meant to distribute property after someone dies. That is indeed one important aspect of a will, but there is another that many people have never thought about: The ability of a will to determine how your child will be...

What does a testamentary trust do for a family?

It is not a subject that most people in Tennessee like to discuss or in general think about, but at some point in time it’s an unfortunate fact that everyone will die. People die at all different ages and at different stages of life. Some die after living a long...

Does one need to modify a will after a divorce?

During a marriage, a couple purchases and acquires many assets together. They may purchase homes and other property, grow 401(k)s and other retirement accounts, have investment accounts, grow bank accounts, purchase vehicles, household goods and many other things. To...

What is a holographic will?

Contrary to what you might think, no, a holographic will is not a device from a sci-fi film or novel, rather it is the term used for a will that was hand-written, not formally typed up. Laws vary by state, with about half the states in the United States, including...

How wills can protect your family’s assets

There are a few certainties in life. You know the sun will rise every morning and set every evening. You know that income taxes are due every year, property taxes due every quarter. One thing in life you do not know is when your time is up. While many Americans,...