Probate/ Estate Administration

Nashville, Tennessee, Probate Law Attorney

Davidson County Attorney Penny Harrington

How do I handle probate administration for my father’s estate in Nashville, Tennessee when I live in another state?

It is often frustrating for families, during the emotionally stressful and busy time following the death of a loved one, to consider the legal issues involved in settling the family member’s affairs. Contact Harrington Law Office for assistance with administration of an estate in Davidson County or elsewhere in Middle Tennessee. Attorney Penny Harrington will be happy to help you and your family with the process.

In Tennessee, probate law requires that a lawyer must handle the process of arranging for the administration of the estate of the deceased. The process can be fairly simple, if the probate court accepts a will as valid, there is no contest to that will, and the will executor or executrix named in the will as personal representative is willing and able to take on the responsibility.

If there is no valid will, the person who died was “intestate” and the probate rules direct the court to appoint an administrator to handle the estate. In either situation there are a number of responsibilities including:

• identification and notification of all potential heirs and creditors
• publication of legally required notices
• management of assets and real estate
• arranging for transfer of assets to heirs and creditors
• filing gift, inheritance, and income taxes for the estate

At Harrington Law Office in Nashville, Tennessee, probate lawyer Penny Harrington also serves individuals, families, and the court by providing estate administration services, overseeing the property distribution in line with the wishes of the testator. Ms. Harrington and her staff provide consistent and thorough estate administration services, allowing the firm’s clients to focus on their personal needs.

Attorney Penny Harrington represents families and individuals in Nashville – Davidson County and in communities including Franklin, Hendersonville, Gallatin, Mount Juliet, and Dickson, focusing her practice on elder law, family law, estate planning, and probate. A former Davidson County General Sessions Judge, 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.