It can be a difficult and emotional process to settle the estate of a deceased loved one. The estate administration process involves critical legal steps and financial requirements that must be complete in order to distribute assets to heirs and close a Tennessee...
Helpful tips for executors of estates
One of the most immense responsibilities for those left behind after the death of a loved one is settling the estate of the deceased. In most cases, the person who will oversee that process is the executor of the estate, which is the individual appointed either by the...
Know what to expect from the probate process
The process of settling the Tennessee estate of a loved one can be difficult and challenging, especially during a time of grief. Those tasked with this responsibility, such as the executor of the estate or loved ones, may find it best to understand what they can...
Why is probate such a complex process?
The process of settling an estate after the death of a loved one can be a difficult undertaking for a grieving family. One of the things that can make this a potentially complicated process is probate, a step that can take a significant amount of time to complete. If...
Don’t let your will become outdated
Many people in Tennessee and elsewhere prefer to avoid discussions about their own mortality. Those who come around to realizing the importance of estate planning may take steps to execute a plan, then push it to the back of their mind, not wanting to address the...
Paying back taxes during the estate administration process
When a loved one passes away, those left behind are tasked with the responsibility of administering that person’s estate. The estate administration process involves paying off remaining debts, locating assets and distributing assets according to the terms of the will,...
Legal help is important when navigating probate
The process of settling the estate of a loved one can be a complex and often daunting prospect for a Tennessee family. Probate is often a necessary aspect of settling an estate, and it can take months or years to complete, finally allowing the family to close the...
The will and its role in the estate administration process
After the death of a loved one, a Tennessee family is left with the task of settling that individual’s estate. The estate administration process involves paying off remaining debts associated with the estate and distributing assets to heirs and beneficiaries, and it...
Are there problems with the probate process?
Settling the estate of a loved one can be a complex and emotional task for a grieving Tennessee family. Probate, which is the court-supervised process of handling remaining estate matters and distributing assets, can add to the difficulty of this time as it can be a...
Helping your family navigate the probate process
Settling the estate of a loved one can be a complex process, and a grieving family may not be certain of what to expect. It is likely you will have to navigate probate, which is the court-supervised process of settling remaining matters associated with the estate of...
