Revocable Trust
Comprehensive Estate Planning with Revocable Trusts: Protect Your Assets and Your Loved Ones in Nashville, TN
Simplifying Estate Planning with a Revocable Trust
Your Trusted Advisors in Nashville, TN
At Elder Law of Nashville, we guide you through the estate planning process by creating a revocable trust that meets your unique needs. A revocable trust offers flexibility, allowing you to manage and protect your assets during your lifetime and ensure a smooth transition for your beneficiaries. Our experienced attorneys will help you establish the trust, transfer assets, and make adjustments as needed, providing peace of mind and ensuring your wishes are honored both now and in the future.
What is a Revocable Trust?
A revocable trust, often called a “living trust,” is a powerful estate planning tool that allows you to maintain control over your assets while providing flexibility and privacy. Unlike a will, a revocable trust does not go through the probate process, which means your estate can be settled more quickly and privately. This type of trust is particularly beneficial for residents of Nashville, Franklin, Brentwood, and across Tennessee who wish to manage their estate efficiently during their lifetime and ensure a smooth transition for their beneficiaries.
Purpose and Benefits of Setting Up a Revocable Trust in Tennessee
Creating a revocable trust offers several key advantages for individuals and families in Nashville, Brentwood, Franklin, and the surrounding areas:
Key Features of a Revocable Trust in Tennessee
1. Control and Flexibility: As the grantor, you maintain full control over the trust assets during your lifetime. You can manage, amend, or revoke the trust as needed, allowing you to adapt to changes in your financial situation or family dynamics without court intervention.
2. Efficient Asset Management: In the event of incapacity, a successor trustee can immediately step in to manage the trust assets, avoiding needing a court-appointed guardian. This ensures a smooth transition and continued financial stability, which is particularly valuable in times of uncertainty.
3. Tailored Distribution: A revocable trust allows you to specify how and when your assets are distributed, which is ideal for those with minor children, special needs beneficiaries, or concerns about asset protection. This flexibility ensures that your estate plan aligns with your specific wishes and provides for your loved ones in the best possible way.
Why Choose Elder Law of Nashville?
At Elder Law of Nashville, we understand the unique estate planning needs of residents in Nashville, Brentwood, Franklin, and the greater Tennessee area. Our team is dedicated to providing personalized service and expert advice to help you protect your assets and secure your legacy. Whether you’re just starting your estate planning journey or need to update an existing plan, we are here to help.
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I'm incredibly grateful to Elder Law of Nashville for their outstanding support during a challenging time in my life. Their expertise helped me get my wife onto TENNCARE while ensuring that my assets were safeguarded, a combination of care and competence that truly exceeded my expectations. Elder Law was a true stress reliever, offering both reassurance and adept legal direction when I needed it most. Thank you, Elder Law, for your exceptional service and dedication. I will forever be grateful for the positive impact you've made on my life,
Roger J
Roger J
Response from the owner 15:26 20 Jun 25
Thank you so much, Roger, for your heartfelt words. We're truly honored to have been able to support you during such a significant and challenging time. Helping you navigate the TENNCARE process while protecting your assets is exactly the kind of compassionate, personalized service we strive to provide every day. Your appreciation means the world to our team, and we’re grateful for the trust you placed in us. Wishing you and your wife continued peace and strength.— The Elder Law of Nashville Team 
We cannot thank Elder Law of Nashville enough for their exceptional support during a challenging time for our family. Kim was instrumental in guiding us through the Medicaid approval process for my father, making a complex system feel manageable with her expertise and compassion. Julie, as a life care coordinator, went above and beyond to secure my father’s transfer to a nursing facility, skillfully managing his complicated case as an ALS patient requiring a ventilator. Her dedication and attention to detail gave us peace of mind. Additionally, Adam’s assistance in setting up a revocable trust was seamless, providing clarity and security for our family’s future. The team’s professionalism, kindness, and expertise made all the difference. Highly recommend Elder Law of Nashville!
Response from the owner 02:29 11 Jun 25
Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us! It's wonderful to hear that our team was able to assist your family during such a challenging time. We are especially pleased that Kim, Julie, and Adam were able to provide the support and guidance you needed. Your kind words about their dedication and professionalism truly mean a lot to us. We are grateful for your recommendation and are here for you if you need further assistance in the future. Wishing you and your family the very best! 
It has been an amazing journey to be in the presence of such caring and beautiful people. We appreciate Barbara, Julie, Adam, and their team. I will definitely recommend Elderlaw to family members, friends, and colleagues. Dad and I thank you for your patience and support throughout this process.
Blessings,
Blessings,
Response from the owner 16:28 12 May 25
Thank you so much, Jackie, for your heartfelt words. It has truly been an honor to walk alongside you and your dad during this journey. We’re grateful for your trust and are so glad our team—Barbara, Julie, Adam, and everyone involved—could provide the support and care you needed. Your recommendation means the world to us. Please don’t hesitate to reach out if we can ever be of help in the future.All Our Best,The Elder Law of Nashville Team 
Excellent firm! Barbara and her team care about the seniors of Nashville so much. As a professional serving seniors myself, I appreciate being able to know, trust and refer to Elder Law of Nashville
Response from the owner 16:47 12 May 25
Thank you, Justin! We truly appreciate your kind words and your trust in our team. It means a great deal coming from a fellow professional who is also dedicated to serving seniors. We’re grateful for the partnership and honored to be a trusted resource in the Nashville community. Looking forward to continuing to support one another in this important work.All Our Best,The Elder Law of Nashville Team 
I would highly recommend Elder Law of Nashville to anyone looking for related legal services. I have witnessed firsthand the care and dedication that Barbara and her team invest into helping their clients and families. I would trust them and their guidance in assisting with any estate planning or elder law related matter.
Response from the owner 14:56 06 May 25
Thank you so much, Anna, for your heartfelt recommendation. We truly appreciate your kind words and your trust in our team. It’s an honor to support families through important life decisions, and we’re grateful you’ve seen our dedication firsthand. If we can ever assist you or someone you know, we’re always here to help.All Our Best, The Elder Law of Nashville Team 
Elder Law of Nashville turned a very difficult situation for my 100 year old mother into a very positive experience.
They listened to our needs, helped create a plan then checked in with us the next week.
They listened to our needs, helped create a plan then checked in with us the next week.
Response from the owner 14:55 06 May 25
Thank you, Martha, for your kind words and thoughtful review. We’re honored to have been able to assist you and your mother during such an important time. At Elder Law of Nashville, we are committed to providing compassionate, personalized support, and it means a great deal to know that our efforts made a positive difference for your family. Please don’t hesitate to reach out if we can be of further help.All our best,The Elder Law of Nashville Team 
I’ve had the pleasure of working with Adam Berk throughout our professional careers. Adam is detail-oriented, hardworking, and extremely knowledgeable. I highly recommend his services.
Response from the owner 15:05 01 May 25
Thank you, Zachary, for your thoughtful review! We’re so glad to hear about your positive experience with Adam. His attention to detail, strong work ethic, and deep knowledge are qualities we value greatly at Elder Law of Nashville. We appreciate your recommendation and your continued support!All our best,The Elder Law of Nashville Team 
Elder Law of Nashville has been an absolute lifesaver for our family. Their team guided us through every step of estate planning and long-term care decisions with expertise and compassion. They made complex topics of life care planning easy to understand and tailored everything to my parents unique situation. We felt confident and supported throughout the entire process. Thanks to them, we now have peace of mind knowing that our loved one's future care and assets are secure. I highly recommend Elder Law of Nashville to anyone seeking professional and caring legal assistance in all of Tennessee!
My Mother choose Elder Law to set up the Family Trust after following Barbara's informative articles in the paper for several years. Once we meet with Barbara and her team, Mom was very sure that was the route we were taking. Mom was still conducting their affairs and it was established fairly quickly and easily. It was easy to administer and as life comes at you rather fast and hard sometimes, within two years we lost both Dad and Mom. There were some intrapersonal family obstacles that we encountered as we were closing but Barbara and her staff, especially my lawyer Adam, stood by me and guided me every step of the way to a peaceful resolution. I understand why Mom chose Elder Law and I would recommend to anyone looking for a family trust situation.
Response from the owner 21:34 20 Sep 24
Thank you so much for sharing your thoughtful review. We are truly honored that your mother entrusted us with establishing your family trust after following Barbara’s articles for years. It’s heartening to hear that our process was easy to navigate, even during such challenging times. We are especially grateful for your kind words about Barbara, Adam, and the team—they take great pride in guiding clients every step of the way. We’re glad we could help bring about a peaceful resolution, and we sincerely appreciate your recommendation. Wishing you and your family continued peace and comfort.Sincerely,Elder Law of Nashville Team 
Elder Law of Nashville is the number one elder law group in the area to fit so many of our needs. When our parents and loved ones are aging to our own aging, Elder Law of Nashville's staff members are the place to turn, providing expert and compassionate services for anything pertaining to Elder Care. From writing wills to probating wills, from a shoulder to lean on to decreasing anxiety and stress during some of our most tender and vulnerable moments, Barbara Moss and her caring staff are there to help. They assisted me in so many ways when I needed help with my mother's aging needs before, during, and after she passed. I leaned on them for much necessary legal and emotional support and guidance. Their message is, "We'll take care of it so you don't have to!" And, they do, and did. Thank you!
Response from the owner 18:22 03 Nov 23
Barbara,Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us such a wonderful review and for choosing us as you number one Elder Law Group in Nashville. We are so grateful to you for allowing us to assist in taking some stress away before, during and after your dear mothers passing. It was a true pleasure to work with you both. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts! 
I searched for at least a year until I found Barbara to help with support for my parents. Barbara and her team guided us through the process and pointed us to valuable resources we did not even know about. And they are still doing so! Janel and Chris are also wonderful, kind, and knowledgable. In short, my parents are now set up for the future with the support and peace of mind they (and I) needed. I cannot thank you enough! Reach out to Elder Law of Nashville to see how they can help you. Don't wait to get your family's future in order!
Elderlaw of Nashville was a Godsend at a critical time. When you lose an entire family within a three-year period, you need to have all legal and financial matters in good order. Barbara Moss and Shannon Lashlee stepped in to assist my aged aunt and uncle provide wills and a living trust when they had nothing. They facilitated their only daughter in both will and estate planning. As the executor of all three, Elderlaw provided invaluable assistance to me. Adam Berk was especially helpful to answer my questions and provide wise counsel through probate process. Elderlaw is experienced, knowledgeable, and caring. I can recommend them without reservation.
I evaluated a number of law firms in Nashville that listed elder law as one of their professional areas .. "professional area" is not the same as the firm's focus. Elder Law of Nashville demonstrated in the handling of our family needs that this is not just an item on a website drop down menu. The firm is 100% focused in this specialty area and brought to our needs an exceptional depth and breath of professional knowledge, skill, resources, experience, creativity, and most importantly compassion for all members of the family involved in our case. Thank you Barbara and to your team.
I have used the services of Elder Law for some important family issues, and found them to be very thorough and very easy to work with. I will certainly reach out to them for future legal needs!
I am so grateful that Elder Law of Nashville was recommended to me . Barbara, Shannon, and Randall are an amazing team and have been great to work with. I would never have been able to navigate the very complicated Medicaid / TennCare system on my own. They have been professional, compassionate and truly caring in helping to get my husband into a long term care facility. I am so grateful for all their work. I would very definitely recommend them for your elder law needs.
The whole team at Elder Law at Nashville are experts at what they do. They helped me pull together all the documentation to apply for Medicare, including managing through estate spend-down requirements and the healthcare assessment, to full success for my aging mother. They are courteous and highly responsive. I recommend them to anyone in need of their services.
Estate planning can be quite difficult and I truly appreciate Barbara Moss and the Elder Law team for everything she did to help my mother and father ensure their wishes were enacted after their passing. She was very caring and helpful and always answered our questions. The documents she prepared for my mother and father could not have captured their relationship and their wishes better. If you truly want professional advice tailored for your family's needs, this is a great place to go. Thank you Elder Law of Nashville for serving my parents and our family!
I'm incredibly grateful to Elder Law of Nashville for their outstanding support during a challenging time in my life. Their expertise helped me get my wife onto TENNCARE while ensuring that my assets were safeguarded, a combination of care and competence that truly exceeded my expectations. Elder Law was a true stress reliever, offering both reassurance and adept legal direction when I needed it most. Thank you, Elder Law, for your exceptional service and dedication. I will forever be grateful for the positive impact you've made on my life,
Roger J
Roger J
Response from the owner 15:26 20 Jun 25
Thank you so much, Roger, for your heartfelt words. We're truly honored to have been able to support you during such a significant and challenging time. Helping you navigate the TENNCARE process while protecting your assets is exactly the kind of compassionate, personalized service we strive to provide every day. Your appreciation means the world to our team, and we’re grateful for the trust you placed in us. Wishing you and your wife continued peace and strength.— The Elder Law of Nashville Team We cannot thank Elder Law of Nashville enough for their exceptional support during a challenging time for our family. Kim was instrumental in guiding us through the Medicaid approval process for my father, making a complex system feel manageable with her expertise and compassion. Julie, as a life care coordinator, went above and beyond to secure my father’s transfer to a nursing facility, skillfully managing his complicated case as an ALS patient requiring a ventilator. Her dedication and attention to detail gave us peace of mind. Additionally, Adam’s assistance in setting up a revocable trust was seamless, providing clarity and security for our family’s future. The team’s professionalism, kindness, and expertise made all the difference. Highly recommend Elder Law of Nashville!
Response from the owner 02:29 11 Jun 25
Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us! It's wonderful to hear that our team was able to assist your family during such a challenging time. We are especially pleased that Kim, Julie, and Adam were able to provide the support and guidance you needed. Your kind words about their dedication and professionalism truly mean a lot to us. We are grateful for your recommendation and are here for you if you need further assistance in the future. Wishing you and your family the very best! It has been an amazing journey to be in the presence of such caring and beautiful people. We appreciate Barbara, Julie, Adam, and their team. I will definitely recommend Elderlaw to family members, friends, and colleagues. Dad and I thank you for your patience and support throughout this process.
Blessings,
Blessings,
Response from the owner 16:28 12 May 25
Thank you so much, Jackie, for your heartfelt words. It has truly been an honor to walk alongside you and your dad during this journey. We’re grateful for your trust and are so glad our team—Barbara, Julie, Adam, and everyone involved—could provide the support and care you needed. Your recommendation means the world to us. Please don’t hesitate to reach out if we can ever be of help in the future.All Our Best,The Elder Law of Nashville Team Excellent firm! Barbara and her team care about the seniors of Nashville so much. As a professional serving seniors myself, I appreciate being able to know, trust and refer to Elder Law of Nashville
Response from the owner 16:47 12 May 25
Thank you, Justin! We truly appreciate your kind words and your trust in our team. It means a great deal coming from a fellow professional who is also dedicated to serving seniors. We’re grateful for the partnership and honored to be a trusted resource in the Nashville community. Looking forward to continuing to support one another in this important work.All Our Best,The Elder Law of Nashville Team I would highly recommend Elder Law of Nashville to anyone looking for related legal services. I have witnessed firsthand the care and dedication that Barbara and her team invest into helping their clients and families. I would trust them and their guidance in assisting with any estate planning or elder law related matter.
Response from the owner 14:56 06 May 25
Thank you so much, Anna, for your heartfelt recommendation. We truly appreciate your kind words and your trust in our team. It’s an honor to support families through important life decisions, and we’re grateful you’ve seen our dedication firsthand. If we can ever assist you or someone you know, we’re always here to help.All Our Best, The Elder Law of Nashville Team Elder Law of Nashville turned a very difficult situation for my 100 year old mother into a very positive experience.
They listened to our needs, helped create a plan then checked in with us the next week.
They listened to our needs, helped create a plan then checked in with us the next week.
Response from the owner 14:55 06 May 25
Thank you, Martha, for your kind words and thoughtful review. We’re honored to have been able to assist you and your mother during such an important time. At Elder Law of Nashville, we are committed to providing compassionate, personalized support, and it means a great deal to know that our efforts made a positive difference for your family. Please don’t hesitate to reach out if we can be of further help.All our best,The Elder Law of Nashville Team I’ve had the pleasure of working with Adam Berk throughout our professional careers. Adam is detail-oriented, hardworking, and extremely knowledgeable. I highly recommend his services.
Response from the owner 15:05 01 May 25
Thank you, Zachary, for your thoughtful review! We’re so glad to hear about your positive experience with Adam. His attention to detail, strong work ethic, and deep knowledge are qualities we value greatly at Elder Law of Nashville. We appreciate your recommendation and your continued support!All our best,The Elder Law of Nashville Team Elder Law of Nashville has been an absolute lifesaver for our family. Their team guided us through every step of estate planning and long-term care decisions with expertise and compassion. They made complex topics of life care planning easy to understand and tailored everything to my parents unique situation. We felt confident and supported throughout the entire process. Thanks to them, we now have peace of mind knowing that our loved one's future care and assets are secure. I highly recommend Elder Law of Nashville to anyone seeking professional and caring legal assistance in all of Tennessee!
My Mother choose Elder Law to set up the Family Trust after following Barbara's informative articles in the paper for several years. Once we meet with Barbara and her team, Mom was very sure that was the route we were taking. Mom was still conducting their affairs and it was established fairly quickly and easily. It was easy to administer and as life comes at you rather fast and hard sometimes, within two years we lost both Dad and Mom. There were some intrapersonal family obstacles that we encountered as we were closing but Barbara and her staff, especially my lawyer Adam, stood by me and guided me every step of the way to a peaceful resolution. I understand why Mom chose Elder Law and I would recommend to anyone looking for a family trust situation.
Response from the owner 21:34 20 Sep 24
Thank you so much for sharing your thoughtful review. We are truly honored that your mother entrusted us with establishing your family trust after following Barbara’s articles for years. It’s heartening to hear that our process was easy to navigate, even during such challenging times. We are especially grateful for your kind words about Barbara, Adam, and the team—they take great pride in guiding clients every step of the way. We’re glad we could help bring about a peaceful resolution, and we sincerely appreciate your recommendation. Wishing you and your family continued peace and comfort.Sincerely,Elder Law of Nashville Team Elder Law of Nashville is the number one elder law group in the area to fit so many of our needs. When our parents and loved ones are aging to our own aging, Elder Law of Nashville's staff members are the place to turn, providing expert and compassionate services for anything pertaining to Elder Care. From writing wills to probating wills, from a shoulder to lean on to decreasing anxiety and stress during some of our most tender and vulnerable moments, Barbara Moss and her caring staff are there to help. They assisted me in so many ways when I needed help with my mother's aging needs before, during, and after she passed. I leaned on them for much necessary legal and emotional support and guidance. Their message is, "We'll take care of it so you don't have to!" And, they do, and did. Thank you!
Response from the owner 18:22 03 Nov 23
Barbara,Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us such a wonderful review and for choosing us as you number one Elder Law Group in Nashville. We are so grateful to you for allowing us to assist in taking some stress away before, during and after your dear mothers passing. It was a true pleasure to work with you both. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts! I searched for at least a year until I found Barbara to help with support for my parents. Barbara and her team guided us through the process and pointed us to valuable resources we did not even know about. And they are still doing so! Janel and Chris are also wonderful, kind, and knowledgable. In short, my parents are now set up for the future with the support and peace of mind they (and I) needed. I cannot thank you enough! Reach out to Elder Law of Nashville to see how they can help you. Don't wait to get your family's future in order!
Elderlaw of Nashville was a Godsend at a critical time. When you lose an entire family within a three-year period, you need to have all legal and financial matters in good order. Barbara Moss and Shannon Lashlee stepped in to assist my aged aunt and uncle provide wills and a living trust when they had nothing. They facilitated their only daughter in both will and estate planning. As the executor of all three, Elderlaw provided invaluable assistance to me. Adam Berk was especially helpful to answer my questions and provide wise counsel through probate process. Elderlaw is experienced, knowledgeable, and caring. I can recommend them without reservation.
I evaluated a number of law firms in Nashville that listed elder law as one of their professional areas .. "professional area" is not the same as the firm's focus. Elder Law of Nashville demonstrated in the handling of our family needs that this is not just an item on a website drop down menu. The firm is 100% focused in this specialty area and brought to our needs an exceptional depth and breath of professional knowledge, skill, resources, experience, creativity, and most importantly compassion for all members of the family involved in our case. Thank you Barbara and to your team.
I have used the services of Elder Law for some important family issues, and found them to be very thorough and very easy to work with. I will certainly reach out to them for future legal needs!
I am so grateful that Elder Law of Nashville was recommended to me . Barbara, Shannon, and Randall are an amazing team and have been great to work with. I would never have been able to navigate the very complicated Medicaid / TennCare system on my own. They have been professional, compassionate and truly caring in helping to get my husband into a long term care facility. I am so grateful for all their work. I would very definitely recommend them for your elder law needs.
The whole team at Elder Law at Nashville are experts at what they do. They helped me pull together all the documentation to apply for Medicare, including managing through estate spend-down requirements and the healthcare assessment, to full success for my aging mother. They are courteous and highly responsive. I recommend them to anyone in need of their services.
Estate planning can be quite difficult and I truly appreciate Barbara Moss and the Elder Law team for everything she did to help my mother and father ensure their wishes were enacted after their passing. She was very caring and helpful and always answered our questions. The documents she prepared for my mother and father could not have captured their relationship and their wishes better. If you truly want professional advice tailored for your family's needs, this is a great place to go. Thank you Elder Law of Nashville for serving my parents and our family!
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Elder Law of Nashville, located in Nashville, TN, proudly serves clients throughout Davidson County, Williamson County, and the surrounding areas. We provide expert elder law services to families in Franklin, Brentwood, Nolensville, Fairview, Spring Hill, White House, Murfreesboro, Smyrna, La Vergne, Hendersonville, Gallatin, Mount Juliet, Lebanon, Watertown, Ashland City, Kingston Springs, Pegram, Pleasant View, Columbia, Mt. Pleasant, Dickson, Burns, White Bluff, Springfield, Greenbrier, and Cross Plains. Our commitment extends across Middle Tennessee, ensuring compassionate and knowledgeable support for seniors and their families.