Connell Law, PLLC

06/08/2026

Connell Law, PLLC is a finalist for the 2026 Main Street Awards! We would greatly appreciate your support.

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05/28/2026

Here's an important tip to protect your home.

In recent years, there has been a significant increase in deed fraud. This is where someone pretends to be the owner of the property and then executes a fraudulent deed transferring it to another party.

Untangling a mess like that can be a costly nightmare. There is legislation coming into effect soon that will hopefully reduce the amount of fraud, but combating it is an ongoing challenge.

Something that you can do is sign up for My Land Alert. This is a free service that notifies you of any changes in the owner of record for the address you input.

So, for example, let's say you decide to put your primary residence into a revocable trust. Upon the deed being recorded, you will receive an alert that there was a change to the property's ownership.

While this does not stop deed fraud, it puts you on immediate notice that there may be a problem so that you can take action right away.

The following counties participate in this program:

Benton, Blount, Campbell, Cannon, Carroll, Carter, Cheatham, Chester, Crockett, Cocke, Cumberland, Decatur, Dekalb, Dickson, Dyer, Gibson, Grainger, Grundy, Hancock, Hardeman, Hardin, Haywood, Henderson, Henry, Hickman, Houston, Humphreys, Johnson, Lake, Lauderdale, Lewis, Marshall, McMinn, McNairy, Meigs, Montgomery, Morgan, Obion, Overton, Polk, Putnam, Roane, Robertson, Rutherford, Scott, Sequatchie, Sevier, Stewart, Sullivan, Sumner, Tipton, Trousdale, Unicoi, Warren, Washington, and Wayne

The link to sign up for My Land Alert is below.

05/21/2026

Exciting news! In anticipation of future growth, our office will be moving to a new and bigger location on July 1.

We will have a private suite in E-Spaces at 1639 Medical Center Pkwy. #400. This new location will help us deliver an even higher service quality to our clients, as well as prepare for the next stage of the firm's growth.

Until then, our appointments will continue to be at 107 W. Lytle St. If you schedule for after June 30, please be sure to go to our new location.

Thank you so much for all of your support that has made this next phase possible!

05/13/2026

Did you know you can write your own Will by hand in Tennessee?

It's called a holographic Will. With this type of Will, no witnesses or notary are necessary. Just pen and paper. Sounds simple enough, right?

The problem is that "simple" often becomes complicated after you're gone. Holographic Wills routinely leave out executor appointments, skip residuary clauses, or use language vague enough that family members end up in court arguing over what you meant. A handwritten note on a napkin might technically qualify, but probating it is another story.

Tennessee law recognizes holographic Wills. But recognition doesn't mean smooth sailing. The Will still has to be proven in court, and disputes over authenticity or intent can drag on for quite some time. This costs far more than a properly drafted Will ever would have.

If you want your wishes honored without the risk of all that headache and expense, let's talk.

629-219-9100

04/18/2026

Revocable trusts are an increasingly popular estate planning vehicle for a variety of reasons. They avoid probate, offer privacy, and allow for flexible asset management and distribution.

In this article, we discuss five of the top benefits of revocable living trusts, which are available to people from all walks of life.

A Revocable Living Trust has a wide variety of benefits. Here is an overview of five of the biggest benefits this type of Trust offers.