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Tennessee Estate Law Blog

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Does My Estate Plan Need to be Reviewed by a Tennessee Attorney?

Clients with a Last Will and Testament have often specified that their assets are to be distributed equally between their heirs, only to learn after a thorough estate planning review, that their even-handed intentions would not be carried out as they wish. Your Will may claim that property is to be divided equally, but if a…

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Should My Blended Family Impact My Tennessee Estate Plan and Will?

Family estate plans are changing because families are changing. While many estate plans remain focused on providing for a spouse and children after passing away, more and more address complex considerations because of a blended family. What if you have one child of your own from a previous marriage, and two children with your spouse, while your spouse…

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Fred Thompson Family Lawsuit Highlights Estate Planning Challenges Faced by Many

The family of former U.S. Senator and film/television star Fred Thompson, who passed away in November, 2015, are embroiled in a very public dispute over his estate plan. His two adult sons from a previous marriage have filed a lawsuit claiming his widow, Jeri Thompson, improperly made changes to the…

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Help Protect Elders Against Fraud and Abuse

June 15 was World Elder Abuse and Awareness Day, a yearly recognition begun in 2006 to call attention to the growing problem of fraud, abuse, neglect, and exploitation directed at elders. An estimated 5 million older Americans every year are victims, according to the Department of Health and Human Service’s…

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