Sarah R. Johnson - Attorney at Law

06/05/2026

🌈 Pride Month Estate Planning Tip
One of the biggest misconceptions I hear is: "We're married, so we're covered."
Marriage provides important legal protections, but it doesn't replace an estate plan.

Wills, powers of attorney, healthcare directives, trusts, and properly coordinated beneficiary designations can help ensure your wishes are honored and your loved ones are protected.
This Pride Month is a great reminder to review your plan and make sure it reflects your family, your goals, and your future.

We can help. Call (865) 566-0115 or email [email protected]

06/04/2026

Congratulations!! 🎉 🍻

Great to cut a ceremonial ribbon and officially celebrate the opening of Iron Forge Brewing Co. - the first new outward-facing restaurant at Covenant Health Park!

Congratulations to the Iron Forge team for expanding, investing, and creating both jobs and local craft beers.

Iron Forge is located on the east side of the stadium, with entrances both from the east plaza and from Jackson Avenue. It's the first of at least seven new restaurants that have announced plans to open at or near Covenant Health Park.

05/29/2026

Verbal wishes don’t count.
Group texts don’t count.
Good intentions don’t count.

Courts only recognize paperwork. If you’re not sure whether your plan would hold up in probate court, it’s time to find out.
Call (865) 566-0115 or email [email protected]

05/27/2026

Fences, driveways, sheds, and garages are frequently not where people think they are. A survey answers questions before they become arguments.

If you’re not sure your real estate paperwork would hold up in a dispute, it’s time to find out before there is one.
Call (865) 566-0115 or email [email protected]

05/25/2026

The hospital does not care who the favorite child is.
They care who has legal authority.

Without a Power of Attorney, families are often stuck during emergencies.
If you have children over 18, this matters more than you think.
Call (865) 566- 0115

05/22/2026

Deeds found online rarely match the situation they’re used for. I usually meet people after they realize the mistake.

If you’re not sure your real estate paperwork would hold up in a dispute, it’s time to find out before there is one.
Call (865) 566-0115

05/20/2026

Adding a spouse to your LLC for “simplicity” often creates ownership complications later.
Especially during divorce or death.

If your business documents wouldn’t hold up in a dispute, it’s time to find out before there is one.
Call (865) 566-0115 or email [email protected]

05/18/2026

You don’t have to be rich to create a probate mess.
You just have to be unprepared.

Probate doesn’t care how much you have.
It cares whether you left instructions that actually work.
If you’re not sure whether your plan would hold up in probate court, it’s time to find out.

Call (865) 566-0115 or email [email protected]

05/15/2026

Trust is not a closing document. What’s written and recorded is what matters later.

If you’re not sure your real estate paperwork would hold up in a dispute, it’s time to find out before there is one.

Call (865) 566-0115 or email [email protected]