Gullett Sanford Robinson & Martin PLLC
There are several ways to make a will in Tennessee – through legal counsel, by writing your own, and in certain limited situation even by oral cantation. Tennessee statute sets forth the necessary requirements, and our case law contains a countless number of scenarios by which a will shall be deemed defective if not followed in accordance with the law.
DetailsThere are many aspects of the law where it is only natural to overlook the important details when moving to another state. One of these important aspects is whether a validly executed will from another state will still be valid once moved to another state.
DetailsWhat happens when you own a piece of real property with another person or people – be they family members, friends, or even strangers – and you have differing views about what to do with it?
DetailsWhen a person dies intestate (without a valid will stating to whom the decedent’s property is to be distributed) in Tennessee, property can be divided multiple ways depending on the number and types of heirs-at-law, the type of property ownership involved, and whether the decedent has any valid debts. Many factors are involved which is why it is essential to understand your intestacy rights under Tennessee law when a spouse, parent, or other family member dies without a valid will.
DetailsDecorating a dorm room, rushing a fraternity or sorority, choosing a major, experiencing independence from parents, joining the workforce, taking a year off to decide what comes next – just a few things young adults can encounter after graduating from high school. Estate planning, however, is not usually on a young adult’s radar, but this is exactly when one should make sure some parts of the estate planning process are in order.
DetailsA will provides insight into a decedent’s final wishes, and a personal assessment of his or her personal relationships. If a person feels strongly that the contents of the will are invalid or that the will was procured by undue influence, then a will contest may be pursued under T.C.A. § 32-4-101 in the court holding proper jurisdiction.
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