Franklin Estate Administration Attorneys

Efficient & Ethical Legal Representatives Serving Nashville and Middle Tennessee

Puryear, Newman & Morton, PLLC proudly offers comprehensive estate administration services for clients in Franklin, Nashville, and the greater Middle Tennessee area. We know that probate matters in Tennessee can be complicated, which is why we are committed to using our extensive knowledge of estate law to help clients and their families administer estates, trusts, and distribute assets to the right beneficiaries of the estate.

Our attorneys have more than 100+ years of combined experience and possess the skills you need on your side to address the various legal challenges that can potentially occur when an estate goes through the probate process.

We Proudly Represent:

Heirs
Beneficiaries
Administrators
Executors
Claimants

What Is Probate?

After a person passes away, the survivors of their estate must go through a court-supervised legal process called “probate.” This process will determine which family member or beneficiary is entitled to have legal authority over the administration of the assets in the estate. The person granted this authority is responsible for transferring property and funds, as well as paying debts and taxes owed by the estate. The probate process in Tennessee can be lengthy, sometimes taking six months to a year to complete. It can be even longer if the estate has unusually complicated assets or if there is a contentious battle over the validity of a will.

When Is Estate Litigation Necessary?

Estate litigation is a particular area of law that deals primarily with resolving contested trust and estate proceedings. Our estate litigation attorneys are familiar with Tennessee’s probate codes and court procedures for determining the management and distribution of trusts and estate assets. Don’t hesitate to reach out to our estate and probate legal team in Franklin if you need legal advice regarding:

Trust modification
Trust litigation
Guardianships and conservatorships
Disputing undue influence over a will
Breaches of fiduciary duties by trustees
Will contests

Do you need help resolving estate administration matters in Franklin? When you choose Puryear, Newman & Morton, PLLC to represent you, we make it our top priority to develop personal and professional relationships with you so that we can tailor our legal strategy to the unique needs of your case. Our firm has been serving clients in Franklin, Nashville, and Middle Tennessee for more than 20 years, and we are prepared to put our legal skills to work for you.

Hear from the People We Have Helped

Read Our 5-Star Reviews

To say I was impressed would be an understatement. If you need the best legal counsel and sound advice, and sometimes it’s advice you don’t want to hear but need to, then Phil Newman and the Puryear, Newman & Morton team deliver.
“What I needed was a legal counsel to work with me through the divorce process, provide critical guidance, sound legal advice, and have a proven track record of expertise and results. Phil Newman ...”
- Carl H.
I can’t say enough about this firm. I am treated like family and have the utmost confidence in all of the attorneys and staff there.
“I’ve been a client of Phil Newman since 2003; he calls me a repeat offender because I’ve used him and his office several times over the past 14 years. When I experienced divorce for the first time, I ...”
- Brenda L.
With his expertise and the help of the Puryear, Newman & Morton firm, they did exactly that and I am extremely grateful to him and his firm.
“Phil Newman was recommended to me by a colleague at work. Phil was the attorney representing my colleague’s former spouse – if this is not the highest recommendation a lawyer can receive, I don’t know ...”
- Keith S.
Phil was my rock and my protector. I felt strong because I had Phil and Julie in my corner.
“Phil was highly recommended to me by a long-time friend who had recently gone through a divorce and was in a very similar situation to mine. I have two young boys and was the breadwinner in my ...”
- Tracy P.
Organized and diligent, Alisha was always one step ahead of those involved and made one of the most difficult times of my life a bit easier to stomach.
“At our first meeting, I was impressed with Alisha Warner’s communication skills and professional demeanor. As we moved along, I found Alisha to be reliable, dedicated, supportive, patient, and ...”
- Lauren L.

Puryear, Newman & Morton, PLLC

Highest Caliber of Legal Experience

Charles "Chas" E. Morton IV
Founding Member

Chas’s practice focuses on real estate, probate, and corporate matters. Before founding PN+M Law in 2001, Chas practiced law at Berry & Oglesby in Franklin. Chas was an All-American swimmer at BGA and Stanford University and led the Cardinal to the 1993 NCAA championship. Chas continues to swim (albeit quite a bit slower) with the master’s program at Ensworth. Also a strong performer on the golf course and in the kitchen, he lives in Franklin with his wife Christa and their twins and currently ...

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Experience
Our attorneys have over 100 years of combined legal experience.
Dedicated
Our attorneys are dedicated to serving the needs of it's clients in a professional, ethical, and caring manner.
Diverse
We are a full-service law firm with skilled attorneys who have years of experience handling specific areas of law.
Rooted In the Community
Our firm has been serving the people of Franklin for over 20 years and have an excellent reputation within the community.

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