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Don’t let your will become outdated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...
Dealing with debt after the death of a loved one
After a loved one passes away, a Tennessee family will be left with the responsibility of settling his or her estate. This likely includes resolving outstanding matters with creditors, a process that can be complex and confusing if the deceased had a significant...
Why does the probate process take so long to complete?
Settling the estate of a loved one after he or she passes away can be complicated and sometimes confusing, especially probate. Probate is the process of paying off remaining debts, locating beneficiaries and ultimately distributing estate assets. This process can be...
Are you in charge of settling a loved one’s estate?
After the passing of a loved one, Tennessee family members have the responsibility of settling his or her estate. This means paying remaining debts, gathering assets and then distributing remaining assets according to the terms of the will. This process can be...
