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A strong estate plan is about much more than paperwork. It is about protecting your family, preserving your wishes, and making sure your estate is handled with care when life...

Creating an estate plan in Tennessee is one of the most important steps you can take to protect your family, your assets, and your future. This article explains how estate...

What is guardianship? ​ Guardianship is now referred to in Tennessee as “conservatorship” for adults who a judge decides “needs the protection, supervision, or assistance of the court.” A conservatorship...

This article was written by Barbara McGinnis, Certified Elder Law Attorney Updated March 2022 What is a Revocable Living Trust? A trust is a legal way of holding, managing, and...

A review written by Barbara B. McGinnis, Certified Elder Law Attorney The Elder Law Attorney’s Ethical Dilemma In 2002, David L. McGuffey and Timothy Takacs wrote the first of a...

I am not a big fan of joint accounts. Parents put their children’s names on their accounts because they want their children to be able to pay their bills if...

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