Estate Planning And Divorce

Estate Planning And Divorce Let’s talk about Estate Planning and Divorce. Will a divorce affect your Will? Over the years, many people have asked us about how a divorce will affect a Will or Estate Plan. Sometimes the question comes out of curiosity, and at other times, the person asking...

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No More Tennessee Inheritance Tax

No More Tennessee Inheritance Tax As of January 1, 2016, the Tennessee inheritance tax is repealed. What this means is that families of persons who pass away in 2016 or later will not owe any Tennessee inheritance taxes. Looking forward, estate planning in Tennessee, in many cases, will be simplified...

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American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012

American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 Happy New Year!  We hope this finds you having enjoyed a joyous and relaxing holiday season.  As you may know, on Wednesday, January 2, 2013, the President signed into law the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012. The new law contains some favorable provisions...

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Legal Problem Solving: Does Your Lawyer Merely Work the Problem? Or Solve the Problem?

Legal Problem Solving: Does Your Lawyer Merely Work the Problem? Or Solve the Problem? Let’s discuss legal problem solving. Does your lawyer merely work the problem, or solve the problem? There’s a difference, you know. A cookie-cutter response vs. a creative solution Reaction vs. a plan of action “Winning” the...

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