Blog Posts in 2019

• Posted By David Whittaker, Attorney at Law 11-Dec-2019

  What is a Power of Attorney in Tennessee?

  Even though Americans are living longer than ever before, they’re dealing with age-related issues that many of our earlier generations didn’t have to deal with because people didn’t live as long. Nowadays, it’s common for ...

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• Posted By David Whittaker, Attorney at Law 13-Nov-2019

  How Do You Fund a Trust?

  If you’re learning about estate planning, wills, trusts, powers of attorneys, and other such terms have probably come up in your research. You may have read about how some people choose to add a revocable living trust to their estate planning ...

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• Posted By David Whittaker, Attorney at Law 24-Oct-2019

  Why Probate Litigation?

  When a will is probated, the probate court validates the will and appoints an executor or personal representative to administer the decedent’s estate. From there, the probate court oversees the executor or personal representative as they pay ...

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• Posted By David Whittaker, Attorney at Law 16-Sep-2019

  How Do I Make Sure My Stepchild Has Inheritance Rights?

  In the United States, about 50 percent of all first marriages end in divorce, so not surprisingly, second marriages and blended families have become the norm. But does that mean that stepchildren enjoy the same inheritance rights as biological ...

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• Posted By David Whittaker, Attorney at Law 12-Aug-2019

  What to Expect in a 'Move-In-Ready' House

  If you’re buying a home for the first time, you are on what can be described as a “journey,” at least in the beginning. A lot of first-time homebuyers are on a journey of discovery. As they begin looking for that “perfect ...

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• Posted By David Whittaker, Attorney at Law 18-Jul-2019

  Intestate Succession in Tennessee

  When someone dies without a will, the state’s “ intestate succession ” laws go into effect, thereby distributing a decedent’s assets according to state law. But what is “intestate succession” and what does it mean? ...

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• Posted By David Whittaker, Attorney at Law 12-Jun-2019

  4 Common Title Problems

  When it comes to real estate transactions, buyers must be aware that all homes have a history. Title searches can uncover what are called “ title defects,” which can cause serious problems for buyers. So, what are the common title issues ...

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• Posted By David Whittaker, Attorney at Law 15-May-2019

  When is Probate Necessary?

  If you’re not familiar with probate, it is a court-supervised process that may be legally required after someone passes away, especially when the person has assets. Once a probate case is opened, someone, such as the decedent’s surviving ...

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• Posted By David Whittaker, Attorney at Law 8-Apr-2019

  Common Challenges with Home Buying

  Buying a home, especially for the first time can be an exciting experience. Finally, you won’t have a landlord to answer to, you can let your dogs run free in the house without worrying about the consequences, and you can look forward to paying ...

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• Posted By David Whittaker, Attorney at Law 4-Mar-2019

  Why Your Sweetheart Will May Not Be Enough

  At my firm, I meet with a lot of couples who drafted a Last Will & Testament when they were younger. Those wills may have been completely appropriate at the time they were executed, but now they’re outdated. Such wills, commonly referred to ...

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• Posted By David Whittaker, Attorney at Law 12-Feb-2019

  Estate Planning for Singles

  I have written many articles over the years offering advice on estate planning, many of which were seemingly directed toward married individuals, though that was not the intention. Estate planning is just as important to the single individual as it ...

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• Posted By David Whittaker, Attorney at Law 14-Jan-2019

  Why Winter May Be the Best Time to Buy a Fixer-Upper

  Do you have your heart set on buying a fixer-upper in the not too distant future? If so, you may want to pull the trigger during the wintertime! In reality, few people buy homes during the winter. During the cold winter months and the holidays, home ...

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