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Plan Ahead So Your Family Is Protected

Getting your affairs in order can feel overwhelming, especially when you are not sure whether a will, a revocable living trust, or some other plan makes the most sense. You may simply want to make things easier for the people you care about and avoid unnecessary court involvement after you are gone.

At Horton, Ballard & Pemerton PLLC, we help individuals and families create practical estate plans that often include a revocable living trust as a central tool. Our firm is based in Chattanooga, Tennessee, and our attorneys draw on nearly a hundred years of combined legal experience to guide clients through important planning decisions with clarity and care.


To schedule a consultation with our revocable living trust lawyer in Chattanooga, call (423) 427-4944.


Why Work With Our Trust Team

Choosing the right firm for your estate planning is just as important as choosing the right documents. When you work with our trust planning team, you benefit from attorneys who handle estate planning along with related matters such as business law, real estate, insurance disputes, and family law. This broader background helps us understand how your assets, family relationships, and long term goals all fit together.

We take pride in personal and prompt service. That means we strive to return calls, answer questions in plain language, and keep you informed at each step. Estate planning is personal, and we work to create an environment where you feel comfortable discussing your concerns, from blended family issues to business succession or out of state property.

How A Revocable Living Trust Works

A revocable living trust is a written agreement that you create during your lifetime to hold and manage assets for your benefit and for the benefit of others you choose. You typically serve as the initial trustee and beneficiary, which means you keep control and use of your property while you are alive and well. You also name a successor trustee to manage the trust if you become incapacitated or after your death.

Because the trust is revocable, you can generally change it, add or remove property, and even cancel it while you are living and have capacity. In many plans, the trust works together with a will, powers of attorney, and medical directives to form a complete package that plans for both incapacity and death. The trust often becomes the main vehicle through which property is managed and distributed according to your instructions.

Why Choose a Revocable Living Trust? 

Some common reasons people choose a revocable living trust include:

  • Reducing or avoiding the need for a full probate case for many assets.
  • Providing a clear plan for management of property during incapacity.
  • Keeping details about family and finances more private than a public court file.
  • Making it easier for a successor trustee to step in and help when needed.
  • Coordinating real estate and business interests in a single written plan.

 

Is A Living Trust Right For You

You may benefit from speaking with our living trust attorney in Chattanooga if you are asking yourself questions like:

  • How can I make things easier for my family if something happens to me?
  • Is there a way to keep more of my affairs out of a public court file?
  • What will happen to my home and other property if I become incapacitated?
  • How do I plan for children from a prior marriage or a blended family?
  • Who will manage my finances if I cannot, and how should I document that?

Frequently Asked Questions

Will I still control my assets in the trust?

In a standard revocable living trust, you keep control of your assets while you are living and have capacity. You usually serve as your own trustee and can change or revoke the trust. You decide who steps in as successor trustee and how property will be managed if you cannot handle it yourself.

How long does it take to set up a trust?

The time to complete a trust plan depends on how quickly information is gathered and decisions are made. Many clients can move from initial consultation to signed documents within several weeks. We work to keep the process moving efficiently while allowing you enough time to review and ask questions.

Can you update an existing trust I already have?

We can review an existing trust and related documents and discuss whether updates are advisable. Changes in family circumstances, assets, or Tennessee law can all be reasons to revisit an older plan. After our review, we outline options for amending or restating your trust so it matches your current goals.

Talk With Our Estate Planning Team in Chattanooga

At Horton, Ballard & Pemerton PLLC, our attorneys bring nearly a hundred years of combined experience to each estate plan. We are based in the Historic James Building in downtown Chattanooga and offer free initial consultations, personal and prompt service, and fee arrangements designed to match your needs. Whether you are starting your first plan or updating documents prepared years ago, we are ready to help you move forward.


To schedule a consultation with our revocable living trust attorney in Chattanooga, call (423) 427-4944.




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