Chattanooga Wills and Living Wills

Wills attorney serving Chattanooga & Nashville, TN

A skilled wills lawyer in Chattanooga can assist you with many elements that make up a properly thought out estate plan. While a will can set forth the basic components of what you want distributed to whom, an experienced Chattanooga wills lawyer can explain the more detailed aspects of estate planning and assist you in implementing your wishes.  Meet with the skilled wills lawyer at the law offices of Mitchell A. Byrd, PLLC to discuss your estate plan.

Mitchell Byrd prepares these documents as part of your comprehensive estate plan:

Include a living will as part of your estate plan

A properly formed will specifies how you want your estate distributed. A living will—which is also known as an advance care plan, a medical directive, or medical power of attorney—is a formal document that states your wishes concerning your health care should you be unable to make these decisions for yourself.

If you become incapacitated, a living will can address what are often difficult decisions for family members regarding resuscitation, life support, or continued medical care. It is possible to appoint someone to make health care decisions for you so that your choices regarding issues such as end of life care are honored.

Handling will disputes and litigation

A will dispute is brought by parties who believe that they have a valid claim to the deceased's property.  Some reasons to file a will contest include the following:

• Lack of testamentary capacity or of following formalities:  Parties may allege that the deceased was not of sound mind at the time of making the will or that not all the requirements were followed when the will was executed.
• Presence of fraud, undue influence, or mistake:  The court can void the will if there was undue influence, fraud, or mistake when the will was executed.
• Tortious interference with an inheritance:  A lawsuit can be filed against a person who is receiving property under a will that the party thinks is rightfully his or hers.

Speak to a skilled Chattanooga wills lawyer today

If you have questions about drafting a will in Chattanooga or need to contest a will, the experienced wills and probate attorney at the law offices of Mitchell A. Byrd, PLLC is ready to assist you and help resolve your legal problems.  Contact us at 888-265-4856, or fill out the quick contact form to schedule a free consultation today.