Tennessee Estate Planning Attorneys
Nashville ◊ Memphis ◊ Chattanooga ◊ Murfreesboro ◊ Statewide
If you are a young professional just a few years into your career, you may not yet have considered your need for estate planning. If you are an entrepreneur just setting up a business, the orderly distribution of your assets upon your death may be the last thing on your mind. If your family has just grown to include children you may not have considered how they would fare if you became unable to care for them as a result of an untimely death. The reality, however, is that estate planning is not just for individuals with lots of assets in the later years of their lives. The earlier you devise your estate plan, the more options you will have and the better you will be able to prepare to take care of your loved ones and minimize the problems associated with your death or the death of a spouse, including managing the tax burden on your estate. Whether you are within a few years of retirement or have just had your first child, there are actions that you can take now that will help you accomplish your objectives years from now.
At the law offices of James A. Freeman & Associates, PC in Nashville, we provide cost-effective estate planning advice and representation to individuals across the state of Tennessee. We are experienced lawyers who offer a high level of personal attention to every client. Contact us for a confidential consultation to discuss your legal concerns.
In our estate planning practice, we work closely with you to help you understand what constitutes your estate and explain the tools available to facilitate the distribution of your assets with minimal losses due to taxes or attorney fees. We can help you determine the approach that is most appropriate for your situation and can advise you regarding the use of short and long-term strategies, such as gifting or the joint ownership of property. We also review and draft all documents necessary to implement your estate plan, including simple wills, most types of trusts, durable powers of attorney and medical directives.
If you need experienced, dedicated and personalized counsel regarding estate planning or asset management, we can help. Our law firm is AV-rated* under Martindale-Hubbell's peer review rating process. Contact us to arrange a confidential consultation to discuss your legal needs.
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* Martindale-Hubbell is the facilitator of a peer review rating process. Ratings reflect the confidential opinions of members of the Bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell ratings fall into two categories: legal ability and general ethical standards. CV, BV, and AV are registered certification marks of Reed Elsevier Properties Inc., used in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards, and policies.
