On behalf of Costner & Greene Attorneys At Law | Sep 30, 2020 | Estate Planning
End of life planning is a critical component of an estate plan for Tennessee residents. A variety of directives can convey your wishes about the care and treatment you want in the last stage of your life, helping your loved ones make difficult decisions if you become...
On behalf of Costner & Greene Attorneys At Law | Aug 25, 2020 | Estate Planning
The choice to remove a family member from your last will and testament is a significant emotional and financial decision. If you don’t handle your decision carefully, you could end up having your last wishes overruled by a court should your scorned beneficiary...
On behalf of Costner & Greene Attorneys At Law | Aug 24, 2020 | Estate Planning
You might assume that you don’t have enough money or own enough property to require an estate plan. But what about the assets and property you do own? Those will go somewhere when you pass away. The truth is that you already have an estate plan in place – sort of. If...
On behalf of Costner & Greene Attorneys At Law | Aug 21, 2020 | Estate Planning
As the Baby Boomer generation reaches retirement age in record numbers, many of these older adults revisit their estate plans. Grandparents may wish to set up trusts for the younger generations or look for ways to avoid inevitable estate taxes. Many people choose to...
On behalf of Costner & Greene Attorneys At Law | Apr 30, 2020 | Estate Planning
When you created your estate plan, you may have given your husband or wife any number of different rights and responsibilities, but if you are now making your way through a divorce, it may be time to give it some fresh attention. If you are similar to many others in...
On behalf of Costner & Greene Attorneys At Law | Mar 18, 2020 | Estate Planning
Most people are aware that estate planning is important, but it is also important to understand what will happen if you do not have a comprehensive estate plan. Thousands of people across the country die without a will each year, and this causes many complications....
On behalf of Costner & Greene Attorneys At Law | Dec 2, 2019 | Estate Planning
If you are a Tennessee resident who already has your estate plan finished, you will likely be able to leave it as-is for a while. However, it is not generally recommended for you to leave your estate plan unchanged indefinitely. First of all, your estate plan should...
| May 13, 2019 | Estate Planning
There are a lot of details to work out when it is time to consider plans for the end of life. Many people put off this task because it’s difficult to think about. One way to approach the issue is to consider one’s own preferences when dealing with the end...
| Apr 13, 2019 | Estate Planning
Estate planning is a difficult subject to introduce at the table, especially for children. It is natural to wonder how children will handle the estate of parents after their lives or during a time of mental incapacity. It is also important because a good estate plan...
On behalf of Costner & Greene Attorneys At Law | Mar 7, 2019 | Estate Planning
America has entered and left the Age of Stuff. Generations that preceded us relied on their possessions to feed, clothe and house them by making household tasks easier or letting us be more efficient at work. But, in a time when most consumer products are disposable...
