An executor of an estate is responsible for handling taxes, settling debts and distributing property to beneficiaries. Depending on the circumstances, the executor could also have to file court paperwork and undergo probate. Probate laws differ by state. If you are...
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Do assets affect divorce disputes?
When going through a divorce, assets will come up quite often. How will you divide them? Who owns what? Are any assets exempt from division? Of the many questions you may ask yourself or your spouse during the divorce process, one might be: do assets impact the rate...
How your parenting plan will develop under Tennessee law
The Tennessee Parenting Plan law became effective on January 1, 2001, and officials set to work to help parents develop their plans. A permanent parenting plan is a blueprint for parents to follow after divorce resulting in the need to build a new family structure....
How will the USFSPA affect your military divorce?
If you and your military spouse are facing divorce, you will find that different rules apply as compared with those of a standard divorce proceeding. The division of the military member’s retired pay is one such example and the USFSPA has a bearing on the way the...
What 3 elements does a simple estate plan need?
Many people in Tennessee put off creating estate plans until it is too late. Yet, neglecting to create an estate may cost your loved ones time and money and cause them unnecessary hardship. Contrary to popular belief, estate plans do not have to be difficult to create...
When should you begin Medicaid planning?
You have a right to be proud of your work ethic. After all, getting up and going to work every day has allowed you to become financially stable. Even if you are not particularly wealthy, you should be able to enjoy the fruits of your labor during your retirement....
Are you responsible for the cost of your soon-to-be ex’s DUI?
Even if ending a marriage is the correct decision, divorce can be exceedingly stressful. In fact, according to Psychology Today, mental health professionals often consider divorce to be virtually as stressful as the death of a close loved one. Unfortunately, it is not...
Medicaid and estate recovery
There are a variety of factors that you need to take into consideration when creating an estate plan, and the smartest approach to estate planning depends on your unique circumstances. There are various types of estate plans, and you should carefully go over your...
What should you know about joint custody?
Parents going through divorce still want what is best for their children no matter what. This includes doing whatever they can to alleviate the stress of the split. One good way to do that is through the custody options chosen. Joint custody is one potential choice...
Do you stand to lose an heirloom engagement ring in your divorce?
Thanks to the popularity of reality television shows and social media, some women demand marriage proposals that are nothing short of epic. If you want to make your proposal as special as possible, you may be thinking about dropping to one knee and presenting your...
