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Nathan Evan Shelby
September 8th, 2023Wednesday morning, our Firm was rocked to its core. Words cannot begin to express how completely devastated we are to share with you the sudden and unexpected passing of our beloved partner, Nathan Evan Shelby. It has been a privilege to work alongside Nathan throughout his 16 years with the Firm and witnessing his many… Read More
ESTATE PLANNING NEWSLETTER – WHO HAS THE RIGHT TO DISPOSE OF A DECEDENT’S REMAINS?
July 26th, 2023In the Estate of Nathleen Skinner, the court dealt with an interesting set of facts on disposition of human remains. Mr. and Mrs. Skinner both executed Durable Powers of Attorney for Healthcare. Each Power of Attorney authorized the attorney-in-fact to direct the disposition of the grantor’s remains pursuant to Tennessee Code Annotated Title 68, Chapter… Read More
ESTATE PLANNING NEWSLETTER – BE CAREFUL WHO YOU MAKE THE TRUSTEE
June 29th, 2023In the case of Reed vs. Reed, the Court had to interpret and construe a Trust Agreement to determine the extent of the power of the Trustee, who was the Decedent’s surviving spouse. Husband died and in his Will he designated his wife as Executor. He devised the residue of his estate to the Trustee… Read More
ESTATE PLANNING NEWSLETTER – BE DILIGENT AND PRUDENT IN CHANGING BENEFICIARIES OF LIFE INSURANCE POLICIES
June 14th, 2023In the case of Globe Life and Accident Insurance Company vs. Nicholson and Oliver, the court dealt with the issue of the beneficiary of a life insurance policy after Mr. Nicholson passed away. In April 2000, Globe Life and Accident Insurance Company (“Globe”) issued a $10,000.00 term life insurance policy to James Nicholson. The beneficiary… Read More
