Helping to Pass the Torch on Well
At McKinney & Tillman, P.C., we guide you through every step of creating a comprehensive plan for your future through wills, trusts, and powers of attorney. Before your initial consultation, we provide you with a detailed Estate Planning Questionnaire to ensure we understand your unique goals and concerns—so we can develop a solid strategy tailored to your needs from the very first meeting.
Following our consultation, we’ll provide you with personalized, step-by-step guidance for finalizing your estate plan. We also collaborate with your financial advisors, accountants, and other trusted professionals to ensure every document—whether a will, trust, or power of attorney—aligns seamlessly with your overall financial and family goals.
Wills
A will is the cornerstone of a well-crafted estate plan. It allows you to clearly outline how your assets will be distributed, name guardians for minor children, and ensure your final wishes are honored. At McKinney & Tillman, we help you create a legally sound will that reflects your intentions and minimizes potential disputes among heirs.
Trusts
Trusts offer flexible and powerful tools for managing your assets during your lifetime and beyond. Whether you’re looking to avoid probate, protect assets for future generations, or plan for special needs, we guide you in establishing the right trust structure to meet your specific goals. Our firm ensures your trust is properly funded and coordinated with your overall estate plan.
Power of Attorney
Life can be unpredictable. A power of attorney ensures that a trusted person can make financial or healthcare decisions on your behalf if you’re ever unable to do so. We craft clear and durable power of attorney documents that protect your interests and provide peace of mind, so you and your family are prepared for whatever the future holds.
What is Estate Planning?
- Techniques to avoid the cost, delay, and complexity of Probate.
- Advanced care planning that lets your values guide your medical treatment, and makes disability easier on the people you love.
- Strategies to minimize the burden of income taxes and federal estate taxes on your family.
- Asset protection planning that safeguards surviving spouses and children from creditors.
- Trust planning using Tennessee’s highly advantageous version of the Uniform Trust Code.
- Specialized retirement account planning.
- Business succession planning to prepare for the transfer of leadership to the next generation.
- Planning for people with special needs, including children and the disabled.
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