Living Trust vs. Power of Attorney: What’s the Difference?
Big life moments remind us that plans matter. If you want your house, savings, and keepsakes to land in the right hands, the tools you…
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Who Really Owns a House During Probate?
Grief is heavy, and then the questions hit, like who owns Mom’s house once the will goes to court. Titles, deeds, and family promises can…
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What Is a Muniment of Title? A Simpler Alternative to Full Probate
Settling a loved one’s estate can feel heavy, especially when court deadlines and paperwork stack up fast. You want property and accounts shifted to the…
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The Grounds for Contesting a Trust in Tennessee: A Legal Overview
Is a Tennessee trust in your family raising questions or hard feelings? At Foust & Foust, PLLC, we focus on estate planning, probate, and trust…
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Should You Sign a Waiver of Bond in Probate?
Has someone asked you to sign a waiver of bond, and you’re unsure if that is a good move? When a family is grieving, paperwork…
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Can a Power of Attorney Place Someone in a Nursing Home? An Overview
Few topics stir up stronger emotions than the thought of moving a parent or spouse from the family home into long-term care. The choice mixes…
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Does Divorce Automatically Revoke a Will in Tennessee?
Divorce changes a lot, and your estate plan sits near the top of that list. At Foust & Foust, PLLC, we focus on estate planning,…
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Tennessee Executor Laws: 10 Key Responsibilities You Need to Know
Named as an executor in Tennessee, and wondering what comes next? At Foust & Foust, PLLC, we focus on estate planning, probate, and trust administration…
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Ancillary Probate: When and Why It’s Required for Out-of-State Property
Owning a home here, a cabin there, maybe a parcel of land where the family gathers, it all sounds great until probate crosses state lines….
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Can a Nursing Home Take Your House if It Is in a Trust?
Long-term care often comes with sticker shock, and for many families, the home is the largest asset on the line. At Foust & Foust, PLLC,…
