Nashville, Tennessee, Lawyer Handling Probate of Estates
Probate is the legal process of settling and resolving the estate of a deceased person by resolving all claims against his or her property, paying debts and distributing the remaining property to the deceased's heirs.
The Ewing Law Office, LLC provides efficient and cost-effective legal representation in assessing estate debts and assets, and in distributing property as quickly as possible. If your parent or another loved one has passed away, contact us for a free initial phone consultation regarding your probate options.
Oftentimes, we can file what is known as a small estate affidavit that offers significant cost- and time-saving advantages. If the estate in question has less than $25,000 in assets and involves no real estate, an executor can easily close out the estate, pay the bills and distribute the funds.
Diligent estate planning can also shorten the probate process. For instance, by moving assets into trusts, even large estates can file small estate affidavits. A person can, for example, move ownership of his or her home, cabin, cars, personal effects and bank accounts into a trust, which he or she owns and controls. Upon death, the trust passes easily and automatically to the new designated owner. A small estate affidavit can take care of any incidental personal property.
Prepared to Handle Simple and Complex Estates
Attorney Lisa Millican Ewing is experienced in both probate law and complex financial problems. Prior to law school, Ms. Ewing obtained an accounting degree and managed insurance, retirement, and benefit plans through her company MedAccounts Inc. She has also worked as a tax consultant. Ewing Law Office can handle the probate process for both simple and complex estates including those involving business, gifts, loans, multiple properties, multiple and joint ownership, and other complications.
Contact Us
If you have probate law or estate administration needs or questions, call Ewing Law Office for a free initial phone consultation. We are available for same-day, evening and weekend appointments, accept credit cards and charge reasonable rates for all our legal services. Our office is conveniently located one block from the metro courthouse in Nashville. Contact us online or call us at (615) 244-3300 today.
