Going through a divorce can be difficult for everyone involved. Not only is it difficult for the couple who is divorcing, but it can also be challenging for the children as well. If parental alienation is taking place, then it can make things even more challenging. By...
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How can you avoid probate?
Most wills must go through probate, which is the process of proving them valid, paying creditors, and distributing assets to heirs. Some probate cases proceed smoothly and resolve in a short amount of time. However, others can go on for months while the court tries to...
What should you look for when choosing an executor?
When it comes to estate planning, selecting an executor is one of the most important things you will do. This person is responsible for carrying out numerous duties, from locating assets to paying creditors. They will also handle dispersing assets to your heirs in the...
How can collaborative divorce work?
Going through a divorce will undoubtedly put a strain on multiple areas of your life, including but not limited to your emotional and mental health. You undoubtedly want a way to help reduce this stress even by a degree. If you are one of the couples that...
Handling digital assets in your estate plan
A growing number of residents of Tennessee and the rest of the nation now own digital assets, and for some, these assets hold quite a bit of value. If you count yourself among them, you may want to give some thought to how you might incorporate them into your estate...
3 common misconceptions about probate
Many people view the probate process with wariness. This is in part due to confusion about it. Since probate proceedings have the potential to be simple or complex, there are many misconceptions floating around about them. 1. If you have a will your estate does not go...
What to address in a Tennessee parenting plan
Tennessee has a statute in place dictating that all parents who share children under the age of 18 and plan to co-parent together must create something called a permanent parenting plan. The statute seeks to help parents maintain a cordial relationship after divorce...
3 things your future executor should know
When you select someone to serve as the executor over your Ohio estate, you place a good deal of trust in this individual. It takes time and effort to serve as someone’s executor, but there are some important steps you might take to make things easier on the person...
Military members have highest divorce rate of any profession
Residents of Tennessee and the rest of the United States who work in certain professions are statistically more likely to divorce than those who make their living in others. Studies show that you face an especially high chance of seeing your marriage end in divorce if...
How to prevent or defend a contested will
A diligent individual may leave behind a will with clear instructions for distributing an estate after death. Some in the family may not be happy with the document's contents and challenge the expressed wishes. Individuals and their inheritors should know how to...
