Property division is often a contentious part of divorce. Continuing vehicle ownership is a necessity for most individuals. Meanwhile, decisions about real property, artwork and jewelry can conflict with emotional ties, stress about future finances or a potential...
Are you ready to serve as an executor?
When someone asks you to serve as the executor of the estate, you may feel honored by the request and immediately say yes. However, this position comes with more responsibilities than you may realize. Before you agree to serve in this capacity, you should understand...
Is a relative your best choice for an executor?
After spending so many years of your life building up your estate, you want to protect it for your beneficiaries. You can accomplish this by having a solid estate plan. But you must build your estate plan up from a reliable and stable foundation. To do so, you need to...
What to know before you take a divorce to trial
It should come as no surprise that divorce is an expensive process. However, many people focus exclusively on the costs associated with post-divorce arrangements like alimony or child support. In reality, the divorce itself has the potential to be extremely expensive....
What are the benefits of a prenuptial agreement?
Prenuptial agreements get a bad reputation. While it may be fair since this type of agreement looks to the end of a marriage that has yet to begin, there are many benefits to a prenuptial agreement. Money Talks News explains that this type of agreement can benefit...
Your estate plan is complete – why review it?
It’s important to clearly communicate your wishes in case of the unexpected. However, not all Americans get their affairs in order or, once they do, fail to recognize that they should keep it up to date as time goes by. A mere 32% of Americans report having one or...
How do you value intangible assets during business divorce?
Although you might not have thought about the similarities between owning a business and being married, many of the same considerations apply to both. External demands, interpersonal struggles and uncontrollable variables all seem to accompany businesses and...
Collect your fair amount of alimony
When a divorce disrupts your standard of living, alimony is there to provide a financial safety net. Alimony is designed to help you maintain a lifestyle that is appropriate for you, your family and your ambitions. In Tennessee, there are several considerations in...
Planning your estate to discourage family disputes
Planning your estate plenty of time in advance from when you will need it enables you to take your time making confident decisions about your future. Without the pressure of needing to make decisions right away, you can accurately assess your end-of-life wishes and...
How can I preserve my retirement plans during a divorce?
Despite carefully saving throughout the years, you worry that your later in life divorce may wreak havoc on your financial plans for retirement. If you have been a stay at home spouse, you might now need to be financially independent for the first time in years or...
