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April 2026

Living Will vs. Health Care Power of Attorney: Which One Do You Need?

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Key Takeaways: A Living Will states your treatment wishes; a Health Care Power of Attorney names who decides for you. In Tennessee, both documents together make up what’s called an Advance Healthcare Directive. A Tennessee estate planning attorney can help you decide which documents fit your situation. Katie Vaughn, Lead Paralegal at Linville Estate Law

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What Really Changes at 18 (And Why It Matters More Than You Think)

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Key Takeaways: At 18, adult children gain legal privacy rights that can block parents from medical, financial, or school information. A Health Care and Financial Power of Attorney let a young adult name a parent as backup decision-maker. A Tennessee estate planning attorney can help set these up before a child turns 18. Trent Linville,

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What is a Living Will and Why it Should be in Your Plan

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Key Takeaways: A living will is a legal document stating your medical treatment preferences for when you can’t communicate them. It works best paired with a Health Care Power of Attorney, which names your decision-maker. A Tennessee estate planning attorney can help make sure a living will reflects your values. Dan Widboom, Attorney at Linville

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How to Protect Your Assets Without a Conservatorship: The Financial POA

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Key Takeaways: A Financial Power of Attorney lets you name someone to manage your finances if you become unable to. Without one, a Tennessee family may need to petition a court for conservatorship — a public, costly process. An estate planning attorney can help you decide how much authority to grant, and to whom. Trent

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What Happens to Your Kids if You Don’t Name a Guardian?

Estate Planning, Families, Guardianship, Minor Children, Parents, Wills / By

Key Takeaways: Guardianship is the legal process of naming who would raise your minor children if you become unable to. Without a named guardian, a Tennessee court decides — and it may not reflect your wishes. An estate planning attorney can help you name a guardian your family can rely on. Trent Linville, Owner and

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The Forgotten Heirloom – Passing Down Family Stories

Estate Planning, Legacy / By

Key Takeaways: Most family stories are lost after just three generations if never recorded. An “ethical will,” or legacy letter, shares your values and memories alongside your legal estate plan. A Tennessee estate planning attorney can help include your family’s story as part of your plan. Trent Linville, Owner and Lead Attorney at Linville Estate

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How to Spring Clean Your Estate Plan

Beneficiary Designation, Estate Planning, Organization, Plan Updates, Taxes / By

Key Takeaways: Review an estate plan every 3 to 5 years to keep it current with your life and Tennessee law. Outdated beneficiary designations can override what your will actually says. A Tennessee estate planning attorney can catch outdated details during a routine review. Ryan Alspaugh, Attorney at Linville Estate Law “I didn’t think it

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Why a Simple Will Could Cost Your Heirs Thousands in Legal Fees

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Key Takeaways: A will alone doesn’t avoid probate in Tennessee — it directs your estate into that court process. Tennessee has specific legal requirements for a will to be valid, including witness rules. An estate planning attorney can help you see if a simple will is enough. Trent Linville, Owner and Lead Attorney at Linville

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