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Articles from Dale Law Group on estate planning, trusts, probate, and protecting your family.

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Probate

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What Does a Personal Representative in Tennessee Do?

In Tennessee, a personal representative manages a deceased person’s probate estate after court appointment. Duties can include protecting property, identifying assets and debts, sending required notices, addressing creditor claims,…

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Estate Planning Guidance From a Tennessee Attorney

These articles explain estate planning and probate topics in plain English so you can walk into a planning conversation with better questions.

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Topics Our Lawyer Writes About

Articles cover the decisions Middle Tennessee families face most often:

  • Choosing between a will and a trust
  • Protecting minor children and blended families
  • Choosing a trustee or personal representative
  • Powers of attorney and planning for incapacity
  • What happens in Tennessee probate
  • Common estate planning mistakes to avoid

General Information, Not Legal Advice

Every family and estate is different, and laws change. Reading an article does not create an attorney-client relationship. For advice about your situation, contact the firm to speak with attorney Carolyn D. Dale.