Although a Last Will and Testament often serves as the foundation of an estate plan, trusts are a common addition to a comprehensive estate plan. To understand why trusts are so popular, it helps to know more about how a trust fits into an estate plan. Toward that end, a Murfreesboro estate planning attorney at […]
What You Need to Know about the Power in a Power of Attorney
Before you execute a Power of Attorney – or try to use one in which you are named as an Agent – you need to understand exactly what power is granted in that Power of Attorney (POA). While most people understand the general idea behind a POA, many do not understand the breadth and types […]
Divorce and Your Estate Plan – What You Need to Know
Going through a divorce can be a traumatic and lengthy process. By the time you are done you likely do not want to think about anything related to your divorce; however, you should take the time to consider how your divorce affects your estate plan. Failing to do so could have significant unintended consequences. To […]
Should I Purchase Long-Term Care Insurance?
Planning for the high cost of long-term care is something everyone should think about when creating an estate plan. For many people, this means incorporating Medicaid planning into their estate plan. Others, however, consider purchasing long-term care insurance. To help you decide how to approach long-term care planning in your estate plan, a Murfreesboro estate […]
Updating Your Estate Plan — A New Year’s Resolution You Can Keep
A new year is upon us once again. This year, why not make a New Year’s resolution that protects you and your loved ones – and that you can easily keep. Resolve to sit down and review your existing estate plan and make any necessary changes to that plan. A Murfreesboro estate planning attorney at […]
How Can Estate Planning Lawyers Near Me Help Me?
At some point in your life, you are likely to need the services of an estate planning attorney. The problem is that you may not know you need an estate planning attorney because, like most people, you may not be familiar with the many ways in which an estate planning attorney might be able to […]
What Is an Advance Directive?
Over your lifetime, you will make thousands of decisions regarding your own healthcare and medical treatment. Some of those decisions will be routine ones while others may be life changing. All those decisions, however, will be made by you. What happens though if you are unable to make health care decisions for yourself at some […]
Estate Planning for Parents with Minor Children
Every adult – without regard to age, marital status, or wealth – can benefit from having an estate plan. If you are a parent with minor children, estate planning is crucial. As a parent, you undoubtedly want to make sure your children are financially protected and properly cared for if something happens to you. To […]
How Has Covid Changed Your Estate Plan?
As we move until fall of 2021, we are approaching two years battling the global Covid-19 pandemic. If you have not personally contracted Covid, you probably know someone who has. While some people only experience mild symptoms and recover completely, others risk hospitalization and even death if they contract the virus. Throughout the pandemic, the […]
5 Things to Consider When Creating Your Last Will and Testament
Having a Last Will and Testament in place is one of the most important and beneficial gifts you can give to your family and loved ones. If you have yet to draft your Will, a Murfreesboro Wills lawyer at Bennett, Michael & Hornsby discusses five things to consider when you do create and execute your […]
