LEGAL BLOG
BY PARKS, BRYANT, & SNYDER

Understanding the Probate ProcessProbate is the legal procedure that helps in settling the estate of a deceased person. It involves validating the deceased’s will, appointing an executor, and...

What is a DWI?Driving While Intoxicated (DWI), also known as Driving Under the Influence (DUI) in some jurisdictions, refers to operating a vehicle with a blood alcohol content (BAC) above the...

Understanding the Importance of Distracted Driving Awareness MonthApril marks Distracted Driving Awareness Month, a crucial time to highlight the risks and raise awareness about the widespread...

The Importance of Estate Planning During Tax SeasonEstate planning is a crucial process that ensures your assets are distributed according to your wishes and minimizes the tax burden on your heirs....

As a divorce attorney, one of the very first questions I answer in initial consultations with clients is how much the divorce will cost.  This is always one of, if not the, most important concerns...

What is a fiduciary, and why is it important to know what a fiduciary does?  If you are planning your estate, you really need to have a good handle on what the term means.  Your fiduciary may be...

It’s important not only to have an estate plan, but also to keep it fresh and current.  Assets are bought and sold.  Beneficiaries grow up, their needs change, and they sometimes die before you do....

Fathers have rights in Tennessee. Every unmarried father should establish paternity of his child.If you are not married when your child is born, your child does not automatically have a legal...

There are recent developments affecting trust and estate planning that may be of interest.Delay in Regulations Restricting Valuation DiscountsThe IRS has proposed to prohibit the use of certain...

Congratulations on your new marriage! The wedding day you thought would never arrive has come and gone and that honeymoon tan is wearing off; it’s time to get down to business (and no, I’m not...

By Presidential Proclamation, November is National Caregivers Month, a time when “we reaffirm our support for those who give of themselves to be there for their family, friends, and neighbors in...

Throughout history there have been pivotal individuals responsible for great change and advancement in our society.  The development of our current last will and testament law is no exception.  We...

The word “procrastinate” derives from words meaning “to put off until tomorrow.”  We all have so many things we must, or would like to do, today, we have to postpone some other things until a later...

When parents in Tennessee get divorced (or non-married parents separate) they complete a document know as a parenting plan.  This parenting plan is an incredibly important legally enforceable...

A significant estate planning change takes effect on January 1, 2016. For the first time in 86 years Tennessee will not have an inheritance tax. The Tennessee legislature in 2012 enacted a phase...

Have you heard about mediation? It’s one of the most important recent developments in our legal system and, in particular, the practice of family law. Courts in Tennessee (and across the country,...

It’s amazing that the law actually allows you to leave your property to whomever you want, yet few people know to take advantage of Trusts.What is a Trust?A Trust is a legal document that allows a...

If parents are married, the husband is presumed to be the father of children born during the marriage.  However, if parents are not married, then the child has no legal father.  This is true even...

All adults need an estate plan.  An overlooked wonder of our laws is that they allow any person to leave his or her hard-earned assets to pretty much whomever and however one wishes to do.  The...

This is a question we get asked all the time.  It’s understandable.  Hiring an attorney is an important decision and it’s wise to question if it’s a necessity.  The short answer is no:  you do not...