Whether you are single, married, married with children, divorced, or part of a blended family, you want to give your loved ones the gift of peace if and when something should happen to you. We are here to help ensure the ones you love are taken care of by creating a comprehensive estate plan. Pass along not just your financial wealth, but your cherished belongings, beliefs, ideas, wishes, and much more.
Many people think that an estate plan is not necessary because they “do not have enough assets” or “don’t have a large estate.” This common misconception can have long lasting negative consequences in many situations. If there are no legal documents in place, Tennessee law will apply and a Judge will make a determination regarding: the appointment of a guardian for your children; the appointment of a guardian in the event you are incapacitated; the determination of your heirs under Tennessee intestacy laws which will determine how your assets are distributed.
Estate Planning with Estate House Law
What is an estate plan?
The term “Estate” includes money, personal assets, and business assets that you have own or control at the time of your death. Your “Estate Plan” is the legal set of documents containing important designations and instructions regarding your personal, financial, familial, and health care affairs.
What's Included?
Your Estate Plan will include:
Last Will & Testament
Living Will
Healthcare Power of Attorney
Durable Power of Attorney
HIPAA Release
Trust (dependent on individual/family needs)
*Your plan may include additional documents depending on your needs
Power of Attorney
We can help you create a power of attorney that designates someone to act on your behalf in the event of incapacity.
Health Care
We can help you create the necessary health care documents needed to ensure the persons you want will make health care decisions for you should you not be able to make them for yourself.
Trusts
Our attorneys can help you create a trust that allows you to avoid probate and maintain control over your assets during your lifetime.
Estate House Law creates trusts that serve the individual needs of each client. There are a variety of trusts that may be created to benefit your situation, depending on the preferences and goals for your estate plan.
Children
There are various scenarios and family dynamics where I feel that creating a plan is necessary.
Your family should have an estate plan in place if you have:
minor children
children with drug or alcohol abuse issues
financially irresponsible children
adult children with special needs or children from a previous marriage
Reviewing Your Current Plan
If you have an existing estate plan that has not been reviewed in the past five years, you should schedule an appointment to have your documents reviewed to verify their validity under current Tennessee law.
We understand the importance of your estate plan and sincerely appreciate the opportunity to show you the ways our firm is different.