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May & Coup Civil Trial Lawyers In Mount Carmel, TN

When you are facing a legal dispute, it is important to have a knowledgeable lawyer standing beside you to advise you and, if necessary, to act to protect your legal interests. Rely on the seasoned lawyers at the Law Office of May & Coup in Mount Carmel, Tennessee for help with your legal matters. Our attorneys have over fifty (50) years combined experience in handling a variety of legal matters for clients seeking to enforce or defend their rights.

04/12/2022

The death of a loved one is a difficult, emotional and often confusing time. You can make things a little easier for your survivors by leaving a will that names an executor and clearly indicates how you would like your assets distributed.

04/07/2022

What is probate? That is the legal process in which a person’s will is proven, or confirmed. The executor follows the directions in a will. There are ways to avoid the probate process, which takes time and requires that the executor and lawyer be paid based on a percentage set out in state law.

04/05/2022

An estate plan is essential for everyone but it is even more critical for non-traditional families, like those in domestic partnerships. The main reason is because same-sex marriages are not legally recognized in all states; therefore, it’s even more important to have a solid estate plan.

03/31/2022

An estate planning attorney provides a range of valuable services that provide legal protection to you and your heirs. The attorney can draft new or update existing wills, trust agreements, beneficiary designations, durable powers of attorney, and medical durable powers of attorney.

03/29/2022

So what is an alternate valuation date when it comes to estate planning? This is a date exactly 6 months following the decedent’s death that the personal representative may choose to revalue all assets held by the estate for estate tax purposes.

03/24/2022

Did you know that life insurance proceeds, although not subject to state and federal taxes, are still included in the calculating of your estate? An estate attorney can help you establish a certain type of trust (an Irrevocable Life Insurance Trust) that can alleviate this burden.

03/22/2022

If you have a smaller estate, we may be able to help you take the necessary steps to avoid probate when it comes to settling your estate. This will most likely include the legal establishment of beneficiaries for everything from financial accounts to titled properties.

03/17/2022

Did you know that any money you keep in a retirement account goes immediately to the named beneficiary after you die? That means there is no delay while an executor files the legal papers required during the probate process.

03/15/2022

What is a living will? This document tells health care providers what type of treatment you want in end-of-life situations. In some cases, you could be incapacitated and unable to tell doctors whether to pursue any possible means for recovery or whether you’d prefer that no artificial means of keeping you alive are utilized.

03/10/2022

One estate planning strategy is to keep assets in trust for your child or children. This has several benefits, as it insulates assets from creditor claims and divorce proceedings, keeps property in the family, and allows you to name a trustee to control asset distribution.

03/08/2022

We recognize that no one wants to think about their heirs bickering over their inheritances while they’re still grieving. If you already have specific ideas about the division of your estate, we’re always happy to help you make them of legal record.

03/03/2022

Did you know that if you are married and you and/or your spouse's combined estate is worth $625,000 dollars or more that you can be vulnerable to unnecessary estate taxes? The best way to maximize what you leave to your beneficiaries is through a good estate plan.

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