Foust & Foust, PLLC - Knoxville, TN

Boutique Estate Planning and Probate Law Firm in Knoxville, Tennessee

Securing your life work and ensuring a seamless transfer of assets requires a strategic blueprint aligned with Tennessee law. Located on Chambliss Avenue in Knoxville, Foust and Foust, PLLC provides estate planning and probate representation for individuals, families, and business owners across East Tennessee. The firm distinguishes itself through the complementary skills of its attorneys: John Rusty Foust, a Certified Estate Planning Specialist, and Neva Foust, an attorney and Certified Public Accountant. Whether you want to hire an estate planning lawyer for asset protection or find an attorney to handle probate, Foust and Foust delivers compassionate, financially astute guidance.

Comprehensive Wills, Trusts, and Legacy Planning

A well-crafted estate plan protects your family during life and preserves your wealth after death. Foust and Foust customizes every legal instrument to reflect your financial circumstances and family dynamics, avoiding common probate pitfalls and minimizing tax burdens. Practice areas include:

• Last Will and Testament: Working with skilled wills lawyers to draft comprehensive wills that name guardians for minor children, designate executors, and dictate precise distribution instructions.
• Revocable Living Trusts: Collaborating with trusts lawyers to establish revocable trusts that bypass public probate, maintain family privacy, and provide seamless management during incapacity.
• Asset Protection and TIST: Structuring Tennessee Investment Services Trusts and irrevocable asset protection vehicles that safeguard family assets against future creditor exposure and litigation risks.
• Incapacity Planning: Preparing durable financial powers of attorney, healthcare directives, and living wills with experienced power of attorney lawyers to ensure trusted agents can act during emergencies.
• Business Succession Planning: Advising company owners on operating agreements, buy-sell contracts, and transfer structures through experienced business formation lawyers.

Compassionate Tennessee Probate and Trust Administration

When a family member passes away, navigating the administrative obligations of the Knox County Chancery Court Probate Division can feel overwhelming. Foust and Foust guides personal representatives and trustees with structured, step-by-step assistance:

• Formal Probate Administration: Guiding executors through petition filings, court hearings, creditor notices, estate inventories, and final accountings with seasoned probate lawyers.
• Trust Administration: Helping trustees fulfill their fiduciary duties, manage distributions, communicate with beneficiaries, and maintain compliance under the Tennessee Uniform Trust Code.
• Ancillary Probate: Assisting out-of-state families who need local representation to transfer Tennessee real estate and personal assets through ancillary court administration.

Elder Law and Medicaid Nursing Home Planning

Long-term care costs can quickly deplete hard-earned savings if proper safeguards are not established. The attorneys at Foust and Foust assist seniors and adult children with proactive and crisis Medicaid planning. By implementing compliant spend-down strategies, promissory notes, and irrevocable caregiver agreements, the firm helps families qualify for government healthcare benefits while protecting primary residences and family assets for future generations.

Schedule Your Free Consultation with Foust and Foust

When you need a lawyer immediately to settle an estate or address an imminent nursing home admission, having accessible legal partners offers genuine peace of mind. Foust and Foust operates with upfront fixed-fee transparency, ensuring clients understand their investment with zero hidden surprises. Contact Foust and Foust, PLLC today to schedule your free consultation and take the first step toward securing your family future.