Asset Protection Trust vs. Irrevocable Trust: What is the Difference?
Worried about lawsuits, taxes, or how to pass property to your kids without extra stress later? At Foust & Foust, PLLC, we help Tennessee families…
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Is Probate Required in Tennessee? When It is Necessary and When It is Not
After a loss, families juggle grief with a long list of to-dos, and sorting out the legal part can feel heavy. If you are asking…
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How an Incapacity Planning Lawyer Helps Protect Your Health and Finances
Unexpected illness, a serious injury, or a slow memory change can flip life upside down in a single week. Foust & Foust, PLLC is a…
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What Are a Trustee’s Duties and Responsibilities in Tennessee?
Picking a trustee feels like a big decision, and it is. At Foust & Foust, PLLC our boutique firm focuses on estate planning, probate, and…
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Life Changes That Should Trigger an Estate Plan Update
We often hear clients say, “I signed my estate planning documents years ago, so I’m all set.” The problem is that life changes. Marriage, divorce,…
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How to Fund a Trust Properly (And What Happens If You Do Not)
Big plans for your legacy start with one simple question: Will your trust actually control your assets when it matters? Many Tennesseans sign a trust…
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What Happens If a Beneficiary Dies Before You?
Life has a way of changing plans, even the ones written in a will or trust. Sometimes a named beneficiary dies first, and that can…
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When Does a Revocable Trust Become Irrevocable?
Families spend years building a legacy, then wonder when their plan will actually lock in place. If you have a revocable living trust, you might…
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Tennessee’s Slayer Rule Explained: Can a Killer Inherit?
The law should not reward a person for a wrongful act. That simple idea sits at the heart of Tennessee’s slayer rule, which blocks someone…
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Medicaid Planning for Later Years: Protect Your Legacy With the Right Trust
Most families believe a simple Will is enough. Then life changes. A health scare happens, someone needs long term care, or adult children suddenly have…
