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...
On behalf of Costner & Greene Attorneys At Law | 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...
On behalf of Costner & Greene Attorneys At Law | 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...
On behalf of Costner & Greene Attorneys At Law | Dec 20, 2018 | Estate Planning
Many people never get around to developing an estate plan — even a simple will. They figure they’ll do it when they get older. Of course, no one knows what the future holds. If a person dies without a will in Tennessee, their assets will be distributed to...
On behalf of Costner & Greene Attorneys At Law | Dec 7, 2018 | Estate Planning
Many people choose to create living trusts when they develop their estate plans. They can place many of their assets, including their home and bank accounts, in the trust. There are numerous advantages to having a living trust. Chief among them is that it makes your...
On behalf of Costner & Greene Attorneys At Law | Nov 20, 2018 | Estate Planning
If you’ve got a child turning 18 next year, you’re likely concerned with things like how you’re going to pay for college and how you’ll adjust to them being away from home. You’re probably not thinking about estate planning for them....
On behalf of Costner & Greene Attorneys At Law | Nov 2, 2018 | Estate Planning
A loved one has passed away, and you learn that you were named the executor of the estate. Too often, when people craft their estate plans, they never get around to asking the person they choose as their executor if they’re willing to fulfill the role....
On behalf of Costner & Greene Attorneys At Law | Sep 28, 2018 | Estate Planning
One of the many advantages of working with an attorney to create a thorough estate plan is that you can take steps to keep it private. Many people don’t realize that if they have only a will in place, that will must go through a probate court in order for the...
On behalf of Costner & Greene Attorneys At Law | Aug 27, 2018 | Estate Planning
If you’re preparing to put your estate plan in place, you may be considering doing so without discussing it with your adult children. It’s understandable that you want to avoid awkward conversations about how much each one is inheriting and who’s...
