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Wills and Trusts, Which Estate Plan to Choose A “will” or Last Will and Testament, is a legal document familiar to most people.  However, what many people do not know is that a will primarily provides the probate court with your directions.  Although, the law has requirements regarding the enforcement of provisions in a Last Will and Testament, there are instances when a will can be modified by the court, excepted from or set aside.  And yes, in almost all situations a will must be formally probated, which means filed with the probate court and the distribution of estate property is then supervised by theRead More →

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Adopt a Child in Tennessee If you are asking this question you are probably considering the possibility of adoption.  There are a variety of situations where a person might adopt a child.  Perhaps you are raising your grandchild, and think its time to adopt.  Or maybe you have a step-child and the other natural parent is not involved with the child.  Or maybe you are looking to adopt a new-born baby.  Whatever the situation, adoption can be very complicated, and emotionally intense.  The caring professionals of Purple Law Firm can help. The process of adoption requires several steps: 1.  You have to file a petitionRead More →