Estate planning and probate
Documents and probate support for important decisions.
Planning ahead can help name who should receive property, who should handle financial or healthcare decisions, and what should happen when probate is required.
Planning topics
- Last Will and Testament
- Durable power of attorney for financial matters
- Healthcare power of attorney decisions
- Probate when there is a will or no will
Wills and powers of attorney
Put trusted people and written instructions in place.
Last Will and Testament
A will can state how assets should be distributed and name the person responsible for carrying out those wishes.
Durable powers of attorney
Financial and healthcare powers of attorney allow a trusted person to act if you are unable to manage those decisions yourself.
Probate administration
Probate may involve submitting a will to court, receiving letters testamentary, appointing a personal representative, or handling an estate under Tennessee intestacy rules when there is no will.