An Estate Planning Blog for Middle Tennesseans

You care so well for others, but what about you? Have you prepared for your own care? Working together, we can craft the best possible estate planning prescription that will protect you today, tomorrow, and well into the future.

You can alleviate the stress of caregiving by checking if your aging parents or adult children have legally valid and up-to-date estate planning documents in place, and if they do not, encouraging them to have these important documents prepared...

Myth 1:  My spouse can make all of my healthcare and financial decisions because he/she is my spouse. Reality:  This is not always the case.  To make sure your spouse can indeed make important decisions on your behalf, you should sign a financial and health care power of attorney and an advance ...

In 2008, Congress recognized the need for the public to understand the importance and benefits of estate planning by passing House Resolution 1499, which designated the third week of October as National Estate Planning Awareness Week. An estate plan can provide significant peace of mind by ensuring your assets are protected, plans are in place in the event you become ill, and your property is passed down according to your wishes.

It is a common misconception that financial management and estate planning are reserved for the fabulously wealthy, folks like the Earl of Grantham and Lady Mary of the popular television drama, Downton Abbey. Regardless of how much you have in the bank, though, you and your family can benefit from planning ahead for the future.