Probate

Has a family member or friend passed away and you are unsure what to do next?

The death of a loved one is the time to focus on family. It is not the time to get stressed and bogged down with the legal procedure of Probate. In Tennessee, Probate can be a complicated and lengthy process without the help of an experienced attorney. At the Polniak Law Firm, we are experienced in handling these cases with the legal expertise and sensitivity you and your loved ones need.

I just found out that I was appointed the Executor in my Parent's Will, what do I do now?

If you have recently discovered that you are a named Executor of a decedent's estate, it is important that you seek legal counsel. As the named Executor, should you choose to accept the responsibility, you are considered a fiduciary. As such, you are required under Tennessee law to properly administer the decedent's estate in accordance with their Will or Tennessee intestacy laws.

If you find yourself in a position where a loved one has passed away and are uncertain of what to do next, please give the Polniak Law Firm a call.

Let us provide you with excellent service in your time of need. Contact us now and schedule your consultation.

Who gets to inherit my family member's property?

If you have a family member that has passed away, you could be an heir to their estate. First, you need to know if your family member died testate (with a Will) or intestate (without a Will). Secondly, it is important to know if the person who died (the Decedent) was married at the time of their death and if they had any children.

Testate succession is simple. The property described in the Will is passed to the persons (or their heirs if that person is already deceased) the Decedent specifically left the property to in the Will.

Intestate succession is also fairly simple but can sometimes be more complex. Property can and does in fact become divided in unequal ways between heirs.

If you find yourself asking whether you are an heir to a family members estate, please contact our Firm for a consultation.