Probate

When a loved one passes away, their estate—the collection of assets, debts, and property they leave behind—must be managed and distributed. This process, known as probate, ensures that the [...]

Losing a loved one brings emotional challenges, and on top of that, dealing with their estate can add unnecessary stress. Specifically, the probate process – which legally validates a will and [...]

While discussing our final wishes can be uncomfortable, creating a comprehensive estate plan offers peace of mind for you and your loved ones. An experienced probate lawyer can be a valuable [...]

While creating a last will and testament may not be a priority for many people, doing so is vitally important for the safe and uncontested transfer of wealth and property to your loved ones [...]

The probate process in Tennessee can be confusing. We’re here to help. The first thing you should understand is when probate is necessary. There are certain assets your loved one may have [...]

Probate is a legal term that refers to the process of transferring and distributing a deceased individual’s estate as well as handling creditors that may have claim to some of it. Depending [...]

Navigating the legal system is often difficult without prior knowledge of specific systems. For example, someone wanting worker’s compensation would not work with a probate lawyer, and vice [...]

Probate is a legal process that occurs after a person passes away and the estate of the deceased needs to be distributed to the beneficiaries. In this case, the probate process envisages the [...]

Our attorney, Frankie Slaughter Jr received his Doctor of Jurisprudence from Nashville School of Law. For over 21 years, his main concentration is on his client’s objectives, which help [...]

The Slaughter Law Firm has been helping clients for over 21 years in various areas of law. If you need a lawyer in the Bristol, Tennessee area, we can help! Here are our primary areas of practice [...]