Discussing estate planning with your parents may not be the most comfortable conversation, but it is an important one. Approaching this topic respectfully is one way to make your parents' wishes clear for years to come. It is important to know how to navigate this...
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Estate Planning
How to avoid probate in Tennessee
When you die, your assets may go through a legal process called probate. The probate process can increase the amount of time it takes for your beneficiaries to receive their share of your estate and drive up estate administration costs. You may be able to save your...
Is your spouse entitled to your VA pension in your divorce?
A divorce raises several questions about the division of assets and property. For military veterans, one important question revolves around their VA pension. This concern is especially important for people in states like Tennessee that follow the equitable...
Benefits of estate planning
You probably enjoy planning vacations, your shopping endeavors and meals, but you probably do not want to think about what happens after you die. It is not as fun as other forms of planning, but it is the only way to think about where all of the assets you worked hard...
Should you live with your spouse during a divorce?
Statista reports that approximately 19.1 divorces happen each year per 1,000 married couples in Tennessee. If you are one of the couples facing a divorce, you know that it can be a challenging and emotionally taxing process. When you and your spouse decide to part...
Considerations that can improve your estate plan
Estate planning might not seem like a big deal if you do not see an immediate need, but waiting too long to start something could have costly repercussions. According to U.S. News, a staggering 56% of Americans do not have an estate plan. Proactive planning can help...
Should your spouse keep the house in your divorce?
During divorce proceedings, one important decision to make is what will happen to your marital home. Many couples face the question of whether to let one spouse keep the house while the other finds a new place to live. Is it better to let your spouse keep the house in...
Must your soon-to-be ex-spouse return the wedding ring to you?
When you decided to propose to your current spouse, you probably spent a great deal of time picking out the perfect engagement ring. You also found a complementary wedding bang to pair with the engagement ring during your wedding ceremony. These rings were not cheap,...
Consider your funeral options in your estate plan
When arranging your estate plan, it may seem easy to focus more on the inheritance aspects versus the end-of-life aspects. However, declaring your wishes in advance in writing and communicating with your family ahead of time about your funeral preferences may save...
Could Medicaid take money from your estate?
Medicaid, known as TennCare in Tennessee, may be able to take money from your estate after your death. There are specific rules to the process. TennCare will only attempt estate recovery if you received long-term care services through its program. A legal requirement...
