You’re thinking of passing on your estate to your children, but you really don’t want the government to tax your assets when they’re just changing hands. Is there an inheritance tax that has to be paid in Tennessee? Does the government get to take a cut of your money before your heirs get it? There […]

It’s a common myth that anyone and everyone can challenge a will. For example, you can’t challenge the will of a distance relative just because you believe you should have received some or all of this person’s estate. Regardless of who you are or the relationship with the deceased, you can’t contest a will because […]

When you create a will, you need to name an executor. While this may not sound like a big decision, it’s important to realize that this person is responsible for a variety of tasks. Here are some of the many things that the executor of a will may have to do: Locate the assets of […]

Estate planning is a complex task for anyone, but when you have investments and other assets that are large enough to fall under the estate tax statute, it can be even more challenging. With Tennessee adopting statutory taxation levels well below those in place at the federal level, many more people in this state are […]