by ryanshamblin | Feb 12, 2020 | Probate Litigation
When you are included as a beneficiary of the estate of a loved one who recently passed away in Knoxville, then you, of course, do not want to seem unhappy with whatever your interest in the estate is. What if, however, the decedent had promised to leave you a certain...
by ryanshamblin | Aug 15, 2019 | Probate Litigation
A lot of people think that they do not need an estate plan because they simply want their assets to pass to their spouse, their children or some combination of the two. However, foregoing an estate plan can have disastrous consequences. This is because those who pass...
by ryanshamblin | Jun 21, 2019 | Probate Litigation
If you’ve been following the news then you’ve probably heard about the issues surrounding famed singer Aretha Franklin’s estate. At first, reports indicated that Franklin died without a will, which meant that all of her assets and debts were going to...
by ryanshamblin | Apr 17, 2019 | Probate Litigation
Utilizing one or more trusts can be an effective way to plan for the distribution of an estate. Through a trust, an individual in Tennessee can set terms on the release of assets, thereby giving them control over their estate even long after they gone. These trusts...
by ryanshamblin | Sep 27, 2018 | Probate Litigation
In most states, the terms “guardian” and “conservator” are interchangeable. They each refer to a person who is appointed to make decisions regarding living arrangements, medical care, financial and personal matters of a person, referred to...
by ryanshamblin | Aug 24, 2018 | Probate Litigation
The preparation of a last will and testament is of utmost importance in the estate planning process to insure wishes are carried out according to your will. However, once you have secured a party to act as executor of your estate and have the necessary documents...
