Best Lawyers Near You in Brentwood, Tennessee for Trusts and Estates
Jacqueline Dixon, shareholder in the Nashville office, is a trial lawyer with over 40 years of experience in all aspects of family law, including divorce, custody and adoption; wills, estates, conservatorships, and probate litigation; personal injury; and, general civil litigation as well as appellate work. She is also a Tennessee Supreme Court listed family law mediator. She currently serves as board chair of the TLAP (Tennessee Lawyers Assistance Program) Foundation. She has previously serv...
Companies and individuals rely upon Mike Yopp to guide them through the ever-changing landscape of state and federal taxation, partnerships, limited liability companies and general business law. Mike advises clients on both strategy and implementation regarding a broad variety of tax issues including: Corporate tax Estate Planning Partnership tax State and local tax (SALT) Trust and estate matters Conservatorships and guardianships
Michael S. Goode, shareholder in the firm’s Nashville office, focuses his practice on the tax, business, and estate planning needs of families and businesses. On an international level, he also assists companies and individuals with their corporate and estate planning needs, including the resolution of reporting requirements. Michael serves as a trusted advisor to governmental agencies and companies on various taxation issues. He has prepared corporate and tax provisions for large merge...
Ann Ralls Brown is an attorney in the firm's Nashville office where she concentrates her practice in the area of Family Law. She assists clients with domestic and family legal matters, including, but not limited to prenuptial and postnuptial agreements as well as divorce and post-divorce matters involving issues of child custody, child support, alimony, and financial and property disputes. She is a member of the firm's Trusts & Estate Planning Service Group. Recent News, Articles & Sp...
Andrew Bellm is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Trusts and Estates. Andrew practices law in Nashville, Tennessee Best Lawyers has recognized Andrew Bellm since 2026. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Andrew Bellm is held by other lawyers.
Carrie Wintle Granger works in the firm’s Trusts, Estates and Private Wealth practice. She earned her law degree from Vanderbilt University Law School, where she was a member of the Order of the Coif and a Cheek Business Law Scholar. During her time there, she served as a legal writing teaching assistant for Professor Amy Enix and research assistant for Professor Jeffrey Schoenblum. While in law school, Carrie also gained valuable legal experience by working at the firm as a summer asso...
Alice Haston represents entities and individuals in the areas of business, real estate, and trusts and estates. Alice recognizes that for her clients to focus on their goals and missions, they need effective planning and governance. Her thoughtful, detailed approach enables her clients to establish beneficial structures and to minimize risk. She often advises families and individuals in business issues, estate planning, estate and trust administration, and fiduciary compliance. She also couns...
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