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What Happens If The Executor Of The Estate Lives Out Of State?

Transcript. If you have an executor that lives out of state, it’ll be dependent on the state’s requirements, the state’s laws, on whether an out-of-state executor can serve. In Tennessee, out-of-state executors are allowed to serve as personal representatives of one’s estate, but there may be additional requirements based on...

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What Is The Best Way to Handle Sentimental Family Items In My Estate Plan?

Transcript: There are a few ways you can handle sentimental family items in your estate plan. The first way would be to establish or create a personal property memorandum. A personal property memorandum is a simple document that specifies which of your personal items goes to which beneficiaries. That personal...

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What is Notice to Creditors and why is it important?

Transcript: 00:00:00 Once an estate has been opened in court, the personal representative is required to notify all known or reasonably ascertainable creditors. The personal representative is also required to notify any unknown creditors. And this is done by producing a notice to creditors that is then published in...

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Do I still need probate if the only asset is a vehicle?

Transcript: 00:00:00 If the only asset is a vehicle, generally probate is not required, assuming that vehicle is paid for. If you do have a paid for vehicle, um, and that seems to be the only asset. In Tennessee specifically, the Secretary of State website has a form that’s...

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Am I responsible for a loved one’s debts?

Transcript: 00:00:00 One of the number one questions I get from clients is am I responsible for paying my loved ones debts? And the answer to that question in general is no. If your name is not on that debt and not tied to that debt, you are not...

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What happens if the other parent violates the custody order?

Transcript: 00:00:00 If a parent violates a custody order and that custody order has to do with major decisions about the the child’s care or about the other parents visitation or parenting time, there are two things that you can do and ask the court for relief to resolve...

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What happens if the executor lives out of state?

Transcript: 00:00:00 If you have an executive that lives out of state, it’ll be dependent on the state’s requirements, the state’s laws on whether an out-of-state executive can serve. In Tennessee, out-of-state executives are allowed to serve as personal representative of one’s estate, but there may be additional requirements...

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Who will be in charge of administering the estate?

Transcript: 00:00:00 The personal representative is generally the one in charge of administering one’s estate after they have passed. The court is in charge of appointing that personal representative. It can be an individual or an entity. If the deedent died with a will, their will will typically name...

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What’s the best way to handle sentimental family items in my estate plan?

Transcript: 00:00:00 There are a few ways you can handle sentimental family items in your estate plan. Uh the first way would be to establish or create a personal property memorandum. A personal property memorandum is a simple document that specifies which of your personal items goes to which...

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How can I ensure my pets are cared for in my estate plan?

Transcript: 00:00:00 If you want to ensure that your pets are cared for in your estate plan, I would suggest that you appoint a caretaker for your pets. A caretaker should be a person that you trust to provide daily care for your pet. Another option would be to...

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What Happens If The Executor Of The Estate Lives Out Of State?

What Is The Best Way to Handle Sentimental Family Items In My Estate Plan?

What is Notice to Creditors and why is it important?

Do I still need probate if the only asset is a vehicle?

Am I responsible for a loved one’s debts?

What happens if the other parent violates the custody order?

What happens if the executor lives out of state?

Who will be in charge of administering the estate?

What’s the best way to handle sentimental family items in my estate plan?

How can I ensure my pets are cared for in my estate plan?

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