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Slaughter Law Firm Probate Attorneys

As people start to age, they begin contemplating their retirement options.  However, many people face unforeseen difficulties that include financial concerns, health issues, and asset protection. As Probate Attorneys, the Slaughter Law Firm‘s goal is to alleviate these concerns.

Frankie Slaughter has been dedicated to helping clients in Bristol, TN for the past 21 years. We handle cases relating to wills, trusts, probate matters, conservator/guardianship, and more.

What is Estate Planning?

The collection of assets you own is your estate –estate planning is choosing what happens to those assets upon your untimely demise. Estate planning involves consulting with Frankie Slaughter, an experienced probate attorney, prior to developing an estate plan, using the best legal strategy for the protection of your assets.

What a Probate Attorney Does

Long term care for both medical and non-medical is expensive.  We have prepared many case documents in the past and can assist you in selecting the correct long term care facility, sufficient long term care insurance, or the proper government long term care assistance program that is right for you or your loved one.

In Tennessee, if you are married and die without a will, what your spouse inherits depends on whether you have living descendants — children, grandchildren, or great-grandchildren. If you don’t, then your spouse inherits all of your intestate property. If you do, they and your spouse will share your intestate property equally, except that your spouse’s share cannot be less than 1/3. This process is called intestate succession.

Family members of the deceased are overwhelmed with daunting tasks following death; they should not have to deal with any family feuds or legal battles regarding the estate. Drafting a will helps to ensure that your estate is distributed according to your wishes.

Slaughter Law Firm’s Probate Attorneys can help you get your affairs in order, ensuring your estate will not be fraudulently handled and the distribution your assets will be as directed.

Protect your assets and personal property that you have worked so hard to earn. If you or a loved one need to speak with one of our Probate Attorneys – contact the Slaughter Law Firm today to schedule a free consultation.