Blog Posts in 2013 Posted By Tennessee Probate Lawyer 7-Nov-2013 What Happens if a Person Dies Without Creating a Will? As you may know, creating a will is one of the only ways that you can dictate how your property and assets will be distributed after your death; however, not everyone has the chance to do so before their passing. Fortunately, Tennessee's ... Continue Reading Posted By Nashville Probate Attorney 23-Aug-2013 What are the Benefits of Creating a Will or Trust? A will is a legal document which dictates how an individual wants his or her affairs to be settled, and how his or her estate is to be distributed upon death. A living trust, is when an individual's valuables, property and other financial assets ... Continue Reading Posted By Nashville Probate Lawyer 16-Aug-2013 What are Some Good Alternatives to Probate? One of the main problems family members encounter after the loss of a loved one, is the timely administration and distribution of the estate. Probate in Tennessee generally takes between 6 months and a year, and longer for larger estates. In cases ... Continue Reading Posted By David Whittaker, Attorney at Law 22-Mar-2013 Welcome to Our Nashville Probate Blog The team at David Whittaker, Attorney at Law is proud to announce the launch of our new informative legal blog! We have decided to incorporate this feature into our website so that visitors can have access to regularly updated information about the ... Continue Reading