Estate Planning & Asset Protection

Nashville Estate Planning Lawyer

I am young, healthy, and don’t have much money – why do I need a will, living will, or power-of-attorney?

Every adult needs an estate plan – when planning for the future we must plan for the possibility of death or disability. One of the most loving things a young adult can do is provide clear direction to guide loved ones in the event of an accident or illness. Do you want a stranger from the court system deciding who will make decisions about your medical care if you can’t speak for yourself? Do you want to choose the person to make decisions on your behalf? Do you have any special mementos you want to give to someone if you die suddenly? As a parent, do you know who will be guardian for your child if you are unable to be there? A basic estate plan is not expensive. Contact the Harrington Law Office to discuss your needs with an attorney.

I have heard of revocable trusts, living trusts, and other plans to preserve assets and avoid probate and tax expenses. Should my estate plan include trusts?

Even if you have modest income and assets, your estate plan may benefit from the use of trusts for asset protection; including those designed to preserve an inheritance for your children, special needs trusts to provide for children with disabilities, and Medicare trusts (Miller Trusts) to provide for your own care if you need medical assistance. Medicaid estate planning, sometimes included in a field called “elder law,” also involves drafting of conservatorships and guardianships for the protection of those who are not able to manage their own affairs.

Davidson County attorney and former General Sessions Judge Penny Harrington has the experience not only to draft creative and sound wills, trusts, living wills, and powers-of-attorney, but to help clients identify special concerns and work through the best way to approach long-range goals while participating in estate planning. Contact Harrington Law Office in Nashville to discuss the best way to meet your family’s financial needs and ensure your property is distributed as you desire in the event of your death.

Nashville estate planning lawyer Penny Harrington represents families and individuals in Nashville – Davidson County, including Franklin, Hendersonville, Gallatin, Mount Juliet, and Dickson, focusing her practice on family law, estate planning, and probate. Throughout her career she has consistently advocated for the people of Tennessee. The firm’s office is conveniently located in the West End of Nashville, free parking is available, and the firm accepts credit cards for payment.