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Blog Posts - Probate

Can You Avoid Probate in TN?

You have probably heard some horror stories about the probate process. Probate is the court-supervised process of settling a deceased person’s estate and distributing property to heirs. Probate gets a lot of bad press with complaints about the time and money it can take to complete. In some cases, the...

What Assets Can Go Through Probate?

Probate is the process of proving a person’s will and distributing their estate to beneficiaries. Learn which assets will pass through probate and which will not. The probate process is often a lengthy one, and when planning for their estate, many people want to do it in a way that...

How Long is the Probate Process in Tennessee Without a Will?

Drafting a will can make the probate process simpler, but how long does probate last when there is no will in place? No one wants to go through a long complicated process of probate, nor do they want their family members to go through it after they pass away. This...