It was her worst nightmare. Karen’s Aunt Marge was in the Emergency Room, and Karen was in the ER waiting room after a midnight phone...

You have a wealth of knowledge, stories, skills, and an important history that you want to make sure you pass down to your children and...

A businessman with a $2.5 billion estate passed away in 1976. He was single and many individuals, mostly unrelated to him, filed more...

What will happen to my money and possessions if I die without a will? If you die without a will, what happens to your assets will be...

The mere passage of time has no effect on the validity of the will. Individuals and families experience life changes every 2 to 5 years....

A family letter is a key part of a good estate plan. It is much more personal than many of your estate documents. A family letter allows...

Great review of basic considerations before finalizing your estate plan. “Who should receive my property?” asked Helen to her attorney,...

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Think your documents are bulletproof? Check again to avoid these common mistakes. 1. Forgoing an expert’s review. There’s nothing wrong...

Chronic Illness – Care of Your Person If you have a chronic illness, your personal planning will need to involve careful consideration of...

Published October 24, 2014 by The United Methodist Foundation of the Tennessee and Memphis Conferences Business Owner passed away on...

Published November 2, 2012 United Methodist Foundation for the Tennessee and Memphis Conferences Where is the Missing Will? More than 40...

Published September 14, 2012 United Methodist Foundation for the Tennessee and Memphis Conferences “My brother Pete and I own a ranch...

South Carolina Elder Law Attorney, Mitchell Paine, recently shared the following thoughts on my Elder Care Matters Website. What is elder...