During your lifetime you will likely work hard, save your money, and invest carefully to build up a decent financial nest egg. Along with planning for financial security during your retirement years, you may also want to pass down some of that nest egg to children, grandchildren, or other loved ones. If you do intend […]
Do You Need to Update Your Last Will and Testament?
For most people, a Last Will and Testament serves as the foundation for their initial estate plan. Your Will can be used to distribute some or all your estate assets after your death as well as to decide who will oversee the administration of your estate during probate. While executing an initial Will is a […]
What Is a No-Contest Clause in a Will?
If a loved one recently passed away and you are an heir to the estate, you are likely aware that the decedent’s estate must first go through the legal process known as probate. One of the first steps in the probate process is to authenticate the Last Will and Testament submitted to the court. If […]
Are All Wills the Same?
You undoubtedly know what a Last Will and Testament is; however, did you know that not all Wills are the same? In fact, there are numerous types of Wills you can create. A Murfreesboro Wills lawyer at Bennett, Michael & Hornsby explains the various types of Wills so you can decide which one you need. […]
Why You Should Not Use a DIY Will
For most people, the first document they create when working on an estate plan is a Last Will and Testament. It can be tempting to use a “Do-It-Yourself” Will form found on the internet when you decide to create a Will. A Murfreesboro wills lawyer at Bennett, Michael & Hornsby explains why you should resist […]