When a family member passes away, loved ones hold the task of settling his or her estate. This means locating assets, determining their value, paying off remaining debts and more. This is probate, and it may be helpful for a Tennessee family to understand what to...
What happens during the probate process?
After the loss of a loved one, a Tennessee family will begin the process of settling his or her estate. This includes navigating the probate process, a sequence of events designed to validate a will and ensure that steps are taken according to the instructions left in...
Larry King’s secret will complicates estate administration
For Tennessee families, settling the estate of a loved one can be a difficult and emotionally challenging process, especially when there are disputes over the terms of the will. After the passing of Larry King, family members began to move forward with the estate...
What to expect when settling an estate
Probate is the legal process of distributing assets from an estate on behalf of a decedent. When a loved one passes away, it will be the responsibility of those left behind to follow the terms of the will. Settling a Tennessee estate can be a complicated process, and...
What could hold up the probate process?
Whether you are an executor, beneficiary or heir to the estate of a Tennessee resident, you may wonder how long the process will take. When a probate goes smoothly, it can take months or longer depending on the circumstances. However, there are several issues that...
What are your duties as an executor during probate?
If you recently lost a loved one, you may have received a surprise when you read his or her will. Your Tennesee family member may have appointed you as the executor of the estate. Now, you face the prospect of being held responsible for the probate of the will. What...
Do you have the right to contest a family member’s will?
Even though it may not be the first thought that runs through the minds of Tennessee residents when a family member dies, their thoughts may turn to the possibility of an inheritance at some point. It can be disappointing to find out that they did not receive anything...
Does all property pass through probate?
Losing a loved one is tough no matter the circumstances. Ensuring their estate is in order can be almost as difficult. If they left a will, its contents will disburse through probate. Yet, not all your loved one's assets will go through this process. As you track...
What do you face as the executor of a loved one’s estate?
Agreeing to handle wrapping up the details of another person’s life may seem like a good idea at the time, but when it comes time to actually do it, a Tennessee resident could experience some anxiety. Where does an executor begin? Are there any potential roadblocks to...
3 signs of undue influence on a will
When you find out you’ve been left out of a loved one’s will, you may feel betrayed and confused. While you aren’t out to profit from someone’s death, exclusion may seem like they didn’t consider you a part of their family. But if you have suspicions about the heirs...
