Name: Tennessee Simple Will Preparation & Execution
Start: 2026-08-26T15:45:00-0700
End: 2026-08-26T16:45:00-0700

Tennessee Simple Will Preparation & Execution

Wednesday August 26, 2026 3:45pm - 4:45pm PDT

Embassy Suites- Mirabella D

This training provides a practical, best practices overview of preparing and executing simple wills under Tennessee law, with a focus on protecting client intent, reducing ethical risk, and creating defensible probate records. Designed for legal services attorneys and staff, the program addresses statutory execution requirements, assessment of testamentary capacity, identification of undue influence, and the mechanics of a compliant execution ceremony. Participants will also learn concrete risk management techniques—such as effective documentation, witness responsibilities, and “habit of practice” protocols—to minimize future will contests and evidentiary challenges.

Speakers

Jonathan Steen

Jonathan Steen is the Medical-Legal Partnership / Litigation Supervising Attorney at West Tennessee Legal Services, where he leads efforts to integrate legal aid into healthcare settings to address social and legal barriers to health. With over 30 years of experience in civil litigation... Read More →

Sara Barnett

Sara E. Barnett is a partner with Spragins, Barnett & Cobb, and has been practicing law for over 20 years. Sara started her practice as a trial lawyer but now focuses her practice on elder law, estate planning, and family law and is the managing partner of the firm’s Estate Planning... Read More →

345 445 Steen Handout Tenn. Code Ann. 45 2 905 Death of persons having access to safe deposit box pdf

345 445 Steen Handout Tenn. Code Ann. 32 1 112 Deposit of will with probate court pdf

345 445 Steen Handout Tenn. Code Ann. 32 2 110 Affidavit of witnesses to prove will pdf

345 445 Steen Handout Why am I left in the waiting room pdf

345 445 Steen Handout Assessment of diminished capacity pdf

345 445 Steen Will Execution Best Practices Presentation (jos EJU) pptx

Wednesday August 26, 2026 3:45pm - 4:45pm PDT
Embassy Suites- Mirabella D