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Questions answered by Stephen on Avvo.com Note About Avvo.com The questions and answers to the left were given as a public service and are not responses to actual or potential clients.   Stephen periodically answers questions on the avvo.com webstie […]

What happens to my Facebook® account when I die? Have you ever wondered “What happens to my Facebook® account when I die?” You likely do not want anyone to continue to post to your Facebook account after you have passed […]

Should I hire an attorney to assist me in probating an estate? Generally, courts in Tennessee do not require you to hire an attorney to probate an estate, although clients tend to find that most county courts and probate offices either strongly […]

Tenancy by the Entirety TENANCY BY THE ENTIRETY in Tennessee:  an old concept with a new twist A new statute which became effective 7/1/2014 has made it important that you make yourself aware of how a very old legal concept […]

Community Property Trusts COMMUNITY PROPERTY in Tennessee: estate planning with an income tax bonus  In 2010, Tennessee became the second state to allow “community property trusts” and put our state far ahead of most other states in its estate planning […]

Schiavo Case Generates Interest in Living Wills Florida case remains in discussions about end of life decisions Do you remember Florida’s Terri Schiavo?  That controversial conflict over whether a lady should be on a feeding tube gripped the minds of […]