Wills, Trusts, & Estates
We are a boutique law firm servicing the practice areas of estate planning (including wills and trusts), probate and trust administration, and elder law (including Medicaid/TennCare planning and conservatorships/guardianships). Because we focus our legal practice on just specific areas of law, we provide the highest quality of legal services in these areas.
We provide our clients with a unique professional but personal experience. From the moment you call, email, or walk through our door, you will see that we are different from other law firms. We have a team who is available to answer your phone calls 24/7, and we strive to return all calls and emails within 24 business hours. We offer flat fee arrangements and payment plans, and for the convenience of our clients, we accept credit cards. We treat our clients like family, and while you may begin as a client, you leave as a friend.
We also believe that knowledge is power. We find that many people are intimidated by the mere prospect of needing a lawyer, even for non-adversarial matters such as wills and trusts. We also find that clients are most satisfied with their experience when they understand the overall process, the value we provide, and the cost associated with the experience—before you hire us. Your initial consultation is an educational process—it is our opportunity to put your fears and concerns to rest by answering your questions and educating you on the process and the cost associated with it. We strive to remove the intimidation factor and to provide an easy but valuable experience for you.
Please take a look around. If you would like to schedule an appointment with us for a consultation, please contact us at info@waters.law or (931) 559.2889.
Practice Areas
Estate Planning
Whether your estate is worth $10,000 or $10,000,000, we are here to help you determine what you need in order to get your estate in order. We understand that the process is fraught with emotions, and we do our very best to make the process as easy for you as possible.
Probate & Trust Administration
When a loved one passes away, the last thing you want to think about is the administration of his or her estate. Depending on whether your loved one had a Will or Trust, or had no estate planning in place, the process of administering his or her estate can be daunting. We are here to guide you through the process, with the goal of making the process as stress-free as possible for you.
Elder Law
Elder law can mean so many different things for different people. Whether you are considering your options for protecting your legacy from an extended stay in the nursing home, or your loved one has become unable to care for him or herself and needs a conservator, we are here to help. We will sit down with you to determine your goals and explain your options, and help you choose the path that makes the most sense for you and your family.
Our Location
We are located in the heart of downtown Cookeville, Tennessee, just off of the square, on Locust Avenue. We have ample parking, and our office is fully accessible.
I had an estate case wherein I needed an attorney to help me successfully prove my parentage so that I could claim my inheritance. Ashley Waters and her extraordinary team - I'm looking at you, Machiah and Kristin - quickly resolved my issue and were the most kind, sensitive, understanding, and thoughtful people I could ever have hoped to engage.
Believe me when I tell you, you cannot do better than Waters Law!!!
Amanda G.