by ryanshamblin | Jan 18, 2021 | Probate Litigation
Probate is an important part of verifying the accuracy and function of your loved one’s will in Tennessee. However, imagine your horror if find a forged signature and discover that you no longer control the outcome of your family member’s estate....
by ryanshamblin | Sep 23, 2020 | Probate Litigation
If you or a loved one pass away without a will in Tennessee, yours or the deceased’s estate will be subject to the state’s intestate succession laws. The state devised these laws based on what the most logical wishes of the standard person would be, but for you, they...
by ryanshamblin | Aug 10, 2020 | Probate Litigation
The probate process has a bad rap for making things complex and clinical. The state butts into an unclear situation and starts divvying up property according to their math over your family’s wishes. When your loved one passes on, you have more on your mind than...
by ryanshamblin | Jul 28, 2020 | Probate Litigation
The world of probate court works to decide where the assets of the deceased go in cases where clear legal instructions do not exist or are inadequate. A well-constructed will enables many heirs to avoid the probate process. Two news stories, one in Tennessee and one...
by ryanshamblin | Mar 26, 2020 | Probate Litigation
An irrevocable trust in Tennessee may be one good way to avoid probate litigation. It can also reduce estate tax liability and increase the boon to beneficiaries at the same time. If planned poorly, however, an Irrevocable Life Insurance Trust (ILIT) can backfire. An...
by ryanshamblin | Mar 23, 2020 | Probate Litigation
Many types of property may have to pass through probate. In general, most anything that is not in joint tenancy with right of survivorship would go through the probate process upon the owner’s passing. If there is a discrepancy or disagreement on a specific...
