Nancy A. Cogar, Esq., Estate Planning & Elder Law Attorney - Chattanooga, TN
Attorney Nancy A. Cogar provides experienced legal guidance in estate planning, elder law, trusts, and probate administration in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Whether protecting family assets or navigating long-term care, clients receive dedicated, personalized counsel.
Comprehensive Estate Planning and Elder Law in Chattanooga
Planning for life's transitions requires experienced legal insight and compassion. Operating with Samples, Jennings, Clem and Fields, PLLC, Attorney Nancy A. Cogar provides Chattanooga families with solutions tailored to their unique circumstances. Facing unexpected medical events or navigating the aging process can feel daunting without a plan. Those who need an elder law attorney to safeguard vulnerable loved ones find trusted support here. Her practice focuses on giving seniors and caregivers clear guidance, ensuring personal dignity and assets remain protected.
Personalized Wills, Trusts, and Powers of Attorney
Generic forms cannot substitute for customized legal instruments. As experienced wills lawyers and trusts lawyers, Attorney Cogar drafts documents reflecting each client's distinct wishes. Services include last wills and testaments, revocable living trusts, irrevocable trusts, and Medicaid-compliant Miller Trusts. Establishing a durable power of attorney and healthcare power of attorney ensures designated individuals hold authority during incapacity. When clients hire an estate planning attorney at this Chattanooga practice, they receive focused care that prevents costly administrative disputes.
Proactive Elder Law and Long-Term Care Strategies
Long-term care costs can quickly deplete family savings. As an aging advocate and author of The BoomerTime Blueprint, Nancy Cogar helps clients establish asset protection plans before a medical crisis occurs. Her practice assists with Medicaid planning, supplemental needs trusts for loved ones with disabilities, and conservatorships when court intervention is required. By aligning legal documentation with practical caregiving needs, she relieves stress for family caregivers across Hamilton County.
Reliable Probate and Trust Administration
Settling an estate involves strict deadlines and probate court oversight. Those seeking to find a probate lawyer rely on Nancy Cogar for orderly administration. She guides executors and trustees through filing petitions, notifying creditors, inventorying assets, and distributing inheritances in compliance with Tennessee statutory requirements.
Why Clients Trust Nancy A. Cogar, Esq.
Attorney Cogar combines extensive legal skill with deep community dedication. A graduate of Trinity College, Columbia University, and Nashville School of Law, she is admitted to practice before Tennessee courts, the U.S. District Court for Eastern Tennessee, and the U.S. Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals. Recognized as the Bruce Bailey Volunteer Lawyer of the Year and named an Attorney for Justice by the Tennessee Supreme Court, she also serves as a Chapter 7 panel trustee for the Eastern District of Tennessee.
- Customized estate plans utilizing living trusts and wills.
- Proactive elder law and long-term care asset protection.
- Skilled probate representation and trust administration.
- Recognized pro bono service and community leadership.
Book an Estate Planning or Elder Law Consultation
Securing your legacy starts with proactive legal action. If you need to hire an estate planning attorney or schedule a probate strategy session, contact the office of Nancy A. Cogar today. Located at 130 Jordan Drive in Chattanooga, the firm welcomes clients seeking clear answers and dependable legal representation.
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Location & Access
Primary Address
Located in the commercial and office corridor of Tyner-Greenwood in East Chattanooga, near the major intersection of Lee Highway and Shallowford Road.
Building Location
The law office is located inside the Shallowford Law Center, a modern, professional, single-story multi-tenant brick office building situated on Jordan Drive.
Parking Details
For visitors, there is a dedicated, spacious surface public parking lot with over 20 spaces directly surrounding the building, providing free uncovered parking.
Public Transit
Served by CARTA Route 4 (Eastgate/Hamilton Pl); nearest stop is at LEE HWY + SHALLOWFORD RD.
Accessibility / Suite Access
The building has direct ground-floor, wheelchair-accessible entry. Enter through the main front doors of the Shallowford Law Center to access the main reception desk of Samples, Jennings, Clem & Fields, PLLC.