Many people put off estate planning on the assumption that only older people sit down to do this -- but it's never too early to get your estate plans in order. One factor that often causes individuals to delay in estate planning is because they are unsure of the...

Planning your estate means thinking about the people that you love and how you would like to help them after you die. It also means thinking about what happens to your property.  The physical items and financial assets that you include in your estate plan or last will...

Rather than put off estate planning, you chose to tackle it early. Maybe becoming a parent made you realize how important leaving a legacy was, or perhaps you didn't want your house to go to your parents when you died. While procrastination is one of the worst estate...

If you've already started planning for what will happen to your assets after you've passed away, you've definitely made a wise decision. However, many Tennessee residents forget that the majority of their business and personal finances are conducted electronically in...

An estate representative is the person who is tasked with settling your affairs after you die. If this individual does a good job, it may be possible to get through probate in a timely manner and without any legal challenges. Therefore, it is important to think...

Many people in Tennessee and other U.S. states may understand the importance of estate planning. However, knowing exactly how to navigate the process can seem confusing and even intimidating. If you've been putting off estate planning, don't beat yourself up over it....

Most residents of Tennessee have heard of estate plans and know that they need to create their own. An individual may fail to make an estate plan because they assume it is simply about leaving liquid assets behind, but that is not the case at all. There are many other...

It used to be that divorces among older adults were comparatively uncommon; they accounted for only about 10% of all filings until the 2000s. But today, about a quarter of all divorces involve people over age 50. A related phenomenon is that many older adults in...

A will is a legal document that states the final wishes of the deceased party on how to handle their affairs. Statistics show between one-third and two-thirds of Americans do not have a will. Not having a will in Tennessee could leave a person's assets in the hands of...

Successful business owners often think of every problem that could impact their business. Forecasting potential troubles and making contingency plans might keep a business in decent operational shape. Forward-thinking entrepreneurs may realize that estate planning...