Executors often have the hardest job when it comes to an estate plan. This is why it is so crucial for you to pick one who actually has what it takes to accomplish the necessary duties. But what are those duties, exactly? Just what does an executor do? What tasks do...
Divorce can bring about many uncertainties, even if it has been on the table between you and your spouse for quite some time. One of those uncertainties might be the outcome of any outstanding debts you have when the divorce is final. Tennessee divorce law outlines a...
Choosing a good care facility is important, and it is not a part of the estate planning process that you should overlook. How do you pick a good care facility, though? How do you know what red flags to avoid? Researching facilities in advance The National Institute on...
Popular myth states that the more wealth a couple accrues, the worse their divorce will end up. This is due to the perception that arguments over wealth make up a big part of divorce. But how true is this myth? Do finances actually dictate whether or not a couple will...
When going through divorce, even couples splitting amicably can benefit from a little bit of outside help. This is where divorce mediators come in handy. But what exactly do they do, and what duties must they uphold? Moderate discussions In Forbes' list of ways to...
When you die without having an estate plan, you relinquish control over what happens to the assets and legacy you worked so hard to get. Many people in Tennessee mistakenly believe that they do not need estate plans because they do not have any children. Yet, there...
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...
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...
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....
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...
