MEMPHIS Probate Attorneys

Planning for your family affairs before the transition can be extremely important in protecting your family members and preserving assets. This may include protections for your spouse, children, or simply individuals you wish to obtain your property after your death. Proper planning includes consultation with a Memphis Attorney experienced in drafting Wills and Powers of Attorney. There is sometimes confusion between the terms, Power of Attorney, and Conservatorship. Under Tennessee Law, Tennessee Code Annotated 34-3-102, in the event, your loved one has become incapacitated, ill, or simply unable to manage their health, personal, or financial affairs, you can request that a court appoint a "conservator" to be approved by the court to protect that person and their property.  Under a conservatorship, all actions are controlled and must be approved by the court. Unlike conservatorships, powers of attorney under Tennessee Code Annotated 34-6-109 are created to give a relative, loved one, friend, client, or even business partner authority to handle your affairs. Powers of Attorney are not created by the court, but rather the person seeking to have someone else conduct certain affairs for them. To learn about the details of Wills, Conservatorships, and Powers of Attorneys, request a consultation today with our local Memphis Probate Attorneys who can help protect you and your loved ones well being and preserve the stability for you and your family during transitional times.