As a beneficiary, you may find it confusing as to what your actual role in the estate plan might be. To that end, it is important to understand what an estate plan expects of you and how you interact with the trust and trustee. Some mistakenly believe a beneficiary...
Month: July 2021
What assets do not go through probate?
The last thing you want to do for your family is to make things more difficult when you die. When creating an estate plan, you may want to consider lessening the time your will spends in probate court. Probate court is the process through which your will travels. The...
The costs of divorce in Tennessee
Divorce, for better or worse, comes with costs. Many of those costs may surprise you; some won't, but it is far better to head into divorce with your eyes open. Among the financial costs of divorce are: Property division The single most expensive part of a divorce is...
An overview of the estate planning process
If you are thinking about setting up an estate plan, or you need to make changes to your existing plan, it is very important to understand the options on the table. Some people lack familiarity with the estate planning process and by going over the ins and outs of...
How can you divide a military pension during divorce?
Divorcing as a military couple may seem more complex than most divorces. If you have a pension, do you have to divide it with your spouse? According to Military Advantage, you may have to divide your pension. Can you divide a pension? According to the Uniformed...