Wills, trusts, & Probate

Medical malpractice is negligent conduct by a health care provider that causes injury or death to a patient. It is more appropriately called "medical negligence" because the use of the word "malpractice" often connotes incompetence or a lack of professionalism.

An otherwise competent health care provider may negligently injure another, just like an otherwise careful truck driver can negligently change lanes and hit another vehicle.

The fact that a person is negligent does not mean that he or she is incompetent; it only means that at the time of that event, he or she did not act in keeping with the standard of conduct society expects.

Timing is critical when seeking compensation in a medical malpractice suit case. Medical malpractice claims must be filed within one year of the injury or event.

It is essential to seek legal counsel from a competent, skilled and experienced medical malpractice attorney. If you are in Greeneville, Morristown, Kingsport, or other parts of East Tennessee The Cave Law Firm can help you get the money you deserve.

Examples of Probate Matters

We manage probating of wills and administration of estates by completing tasks such as these:

  • Notifying heirs, beneficiaries, and creditors about the existence of the estate

  • Publishing a notice announcing the existence of the estate to the public

  • Reviewing and paying creditors claims

  • Paying income and estate taxes

  • Collecting and distributing the deceased’s assets as directed by the will

  • Appearing in court when required

We also undertake probate litigation, such as will contests and removal of executors/personal representatives for breach of fiduciary duty.

We handle estates with valid wills and those without (this is referred to as dying intestate).

Examples of Estate Planning

Our attorneys help clients draft wills, living wills/ advance health-care directives, and powers of attorney for people in the Greeneville, Kingsport, Morristown, and the Tri-Cities region.

Documents such as these are what most people require to make arrangements for their children, their property, and their wishes for end-of-life care.

We can help in all matters of wills, trusts, probate, or estate planning. We can put into words exactly who benefits from an estate and to what extent.

Let our attorneys help walk you through this journey.