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...
| 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...
| 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...
| 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....
| 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....
