Veterans in Tennessee, as well as those from elsewhere in the U.S., can look forward to some welcome changes on the horizon. In recent weeks, Congress has made several strides toward improving the levels and extent of services at the Department of Veterans Affairs,...
Year: 2018
Property division during divorce under Tennessee laws
When people decide to get married, divorce is usually the furthest thought from their mind. However, the reality is that nearly half of all marriages end due to dissolution of the marriage. It's fairly common, however, when divorce happens to you or a loved one, you...
Crafting an strong estate plan
If you close your eyes and think about the things that are most important to you, what comes to mind? For many people, they would first say their loved ones, like spouses and children. Maybe your dog or other family pet jumps into your mind and perhaps your favorite...
Glen Campbell’s estate to be governed by Tennessee law
With talent and success often comes an amassed estate that grows over a person's lifetime. For successful musicians, their legacy lives on after their death as their music often continues to bring financial security, even after a person passes on. For musician Glen...
Create a divorce solution that works for you and your family
We all know that things change and sometimes marriages can't or shouldn't last, and that is what divorce is for. Every marriage will have its own quirks and perhaps even a child custody arrangement to determine, which makes it even more important that you build a...
Avoiding or minimizing the impact of probate is key
When you have lost a loved one, there is so much to handle, both logistically and emotionally. Losing someone you care about is not easy, yet it is something most all of us will experience in our lifetime. For people who lose close family members, like parents and...
Double-checking the legality of your marriage before divorce
Thinking back on your wedding day may bring up a mix of emotions. This is especially true if you are thinking of ending your marriage in a divorce. Relationships don't always work. However, in order to qualify for divorce, you have to be legally married.Shouldn't you...
Can an annuity help protect wealth?
There are a number of financial tools that are designed to help protect wealth. One example that can serve this purpose is an annuity.What is an annuity? At its most basic, an annuity is a contract that results in an agreement by an insurance company to provide a...
Don’t make one of these common estate planning mistakes
Is estate planning at the forefront of your mind? Are you hoping to make your way through this process in the near future? Do you need to make some adjustments to the plan you already have in place?Since estate planning is so important, you need to do whatever it...