Estate Planning & Probate Lawyer, Gallatin TN
Estate Planning and Probate
Wills, Trusts, Power of Attorney & Advanced Directives
Planning for the future and the inevitable is a service to those you care about. A simple will, power of attorney, healthcare power of attorney, and advanced directive for healthcare are basic documents called instruments that will simplify your life. Letting the courts know who you want to execute your wishes and how you would like your assets distributed in the event of your death makes the process so much easier for your heirs or beneficiaries. It also makes it easier for healthcare professionals and those charged with handling your affairs if you are seriously injured or incapacitated. The process may seem dark or looming, but together we can make it very simple and generally quick to set in place documents that will protect you and your estate. Preparation is a gift that you give to those you love and future generations, it is your legacy. You will be surprised that a simple will package is fast and affordable.
Learn more: wills and trusts and power of attorney and advance directives. Common questions: what happens if you die without a will and power of attorney vs. conservatorship.
Estates in Probate
After a person has passed, the estate often has to be opened in probate court, with or without a will. In Sumner County, estates are handled by the Chancery Court in Gallatin, a short walk from our office. We help families through each step, from the petition and letters to the notice to creditors and closing the estate. Learn more on our Probate & Estate Administration page.
Smaller estates. Not every estate needs a full administration. If the probate property is worth $50,000 or less and includes no real estate, a simpler small estate process may apply (Tenn. Code Ann. §§ 30-4-102, 30-4-103). See how the small estate process works.
When a Loved One Needs Help
If an adult can no longer manage their own affairs and has no power of attorney in place, a family member may need to ask the court for a conservatorship. When a child under 18 needs an adult to manage their affairs, the court process is a guardianship. See our Conservatorship and Guardianship page.
Elder law and TennCare planning. Kylene also helps older clients and their families plan for long-term care, including how TennCare, Tennessee's Medicaid program, may fit into the plan.
Who You Will Work With
Attorney Kylene Ross handles estate planning and probate matters with Cajun, a paralegal with 20 years of experience in probate, wills and estates. Our office is on the Public Square in Gallatin.
Estate guides: Tennessee probate and estate guides.
Preparation before and quick action after a loved one passes are the keys to estate matters
Talk to a Lawyer Today
Whether you are planning ahead or handling the estate of someone who has passed, call (615) 997-7618 to talk with Kylene Ross. Prefer to write first? Send us a message and we are notified right away.