What happens if an individual is incapacitated and he or she has not appointed a health care decision-making agent to act on his or her behalf? The Tennessee Health Care Decisions Act answers this question by allowing for a health care decision-maker (surrogate) to be designated.

Whether you’re in a second marriage, have stepchildren, or are planning for children from previous relationships, it’s essential to structure your estate plan in a way that protects everyone involved.

For those in East Tennessee and beyond, the University of Tennessee’s Forensic Anthropology Center (UTK FAC) offers a respected program for individuals wishing to donate their remans upon death.

Tennessee offers a valuable tax exemption for qualifying family-owned non-corporate entities (FONCE), allowing them to be exempt from the state's franchise and excise taxes. This exemption is particularly beneficial for families engaged in passive investments or farming.

Vermillion Law. Estate planning. Tax planning. Business planning.

A conversation Attorney Leigh Cowden had with CHAT GPT about Tennessee “transfer on death” deeds (which, by the way, are not legal here, even though as you can see below, CHAT GPT insists they are.)