When it comes to estate planning, establishing a living will and trust are important first steps. While many believe you have to do this later in life, it is a good idea to establish these items in the early stages. Couple who are newly married...
Essential steps for estate planning Aside from making sure your will and advanced care directive are up to date, there are a few things that will get your estate in order and make your passing easier on your loved ones. While gathering this information, it’s a good...
First steps for estate planning Here is an estate planning checklist to help you organize your estate and, depending on your individual situation, you might discover other items that need to be addressed. It’s a good idea to discuss your plans with the executor of your...
Steps after designating a healthcare proxy Now that you’ve designated your healthcare proxy and completed a living will, medical power of attorney or advanced directive, what do you do with it? After your Advance Directive for healthcare form is signed, witnessed and/or notarized, you should give one...
Ways to designate a healthcare proxy As we have discussed previously, it is of utmost importance to designate a healthcare proxy, or person to speak on your behalf if you are otherwise unable. In Tennessee, you can designate a healthcare proxy through a living will, medical power...
Now is time to designate a healthcare proxy Four things to know about advance directives Imagine that you are in a hospital, terminally ill with cancer and can't communicate. Who is the person designated to speak for you if you are unable, otherwise known as your healthcare...
An estate planning attorney can provide valuable insight in early stages of estate planning While it may not be a priority in the earlier stages of life, the time to hire an estate planing attorney will become evident as years pass. If you’re new to estate...
Understanding the basics of becoming a co executor of a will As painful as losing a loved one can be, what’s worse is when families are ripped apart because of disputes over estates. That’s why it’s important when writing a will to select an executor or...