Tennessee Wills & Probate Attorneys
At the Law Offices of Howard, Kendrick & Reynolds, we can help you plan for your family's future through preparation of a will. Our quick answer based on considerable experience to the question of who should have a will is that everyone, regardless of economic status, should have a will. Many people do not realize the difficulties that may arise if they become completely disabled and are unable to make health care decision for themselves.
A perfect example was the case of Terri Ann Schiavo, the Florida woman whose legal case pitted her parents and husband against each other to decide if she should remain on life support or not. No family wants to experience grief and be forced to fight another family member in the process. You can protect your family against this experience by simply having a will that states your wishes or designates power of attorney to a loved one to oversee your affairs.
Don't leave the future of your spouse or children to the mercy of a probate court. A will can make end-of-life or medical decisions easier for your loved ones. Call 615-217-3560 today.
What type of protection does my family need?
- Wills: If you have children, a spouse and/or property, you need a will. Make sure your will describes in detail how you want your property divided and who you want to care for your dependents.
- Trusts: You may be well advised to set up a trust for all or part of your property to protect its value and lessen the tax obligations.
- Living Wills: When your family members or others need to make medical decisions for you, make sure they know your wishes. A living will or physician's directive can help them guide your medical treatment when you are unable to make decisions.
- Probate: If a loved one dies and does not have a will, there may be confusion among family members as to who is entitled to what, or creditors may attempt to reconcile debt. When this occurs, you will need a probate lawyer.
We help you take a serious look at ways to prevent the state from deciding what happens to your assets when you die.
Contact the Law Offices of Howard, Kendrick & Reynolds today at 615-217-3560.
