Business Details
Your Trusted Memphis Estate Planning Attorney
Founded on the belief that all clients deserve personalized attention, Parham Estate Law provides tailored estate planning solutions. With over three decades of experience, our Memphis-based practice focuses on wills, trusts, probate, and business succession planning. We prioritize understanding each client's unique needs to create customized plans that secure their family's future. Our founder, Michael R. Parham, holds a Master of Law in estate planning and maintains active community involvement.We combine technical expertise with compassionate service, ensuring clients fully understand their options before finalizing any documents. Our approach emphasizes objective guidance, plain-language explanations, and comprehensive coverage of estate planning considerations. Recognized with an AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating, we serve clients across Shelby County and surrounding areas.
Services
Estate Planning
Trusts
Wills
Probate
Business Succession
Highlights and features
- We have over 30 years of experience in Tennessee estate planning.
- Our founder holds a Master of Law in estate planning.
- We provide personalized plans tailored to individual client needs.
- We maintain an AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating for legal excellence.
- We combine technical expertise with compassionate client service.
Associations and certifications
- Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating
What people say
Great experience
Guiding us through process
Wonderful person
Confident in Mike
Impressed by demeanor
Services
Estate Planning
Our estate planning services help clients protect assets and establish legal directives for property distribution. We create customized plans addressing tax implications, guardianship, and power of attorney needs. Our approach ensures clients maintain control over their legacy while minimizing probate complications.
Revocable Trusts
Revocable trust creation allows clients to maintain control over assets during their lifetime while ensuring smooth transfer to beneficiaries. Our attorneys help establish these flexible arrangements that can be modified as circumstances change, providing privacy and probate avoidance benefits.
Probate
We guide executors through Tennessee's probate process for validating wills and distributing assets. Our services include court representation, debt settlement, and heir notification. We help families navigate this complex legal procedure while honoring their loved one's final wishes.
Business Succession
Business succession planning ensures continuity when ownership transitions occur. We help establish legal frameworks for transferring business interests, protecting company assets, and maintaining operational stability during leadership changes.
Special Needs Trusts
Special needs trust creation provides financial security for loved ones with disabilities without jeopardizing government benefits. Our attorneys design these specialized trusts to meet unique care requirements while maintaining legal compliance and asset protection.
People
Michael R. Parham
Attorney
With over 30 years of experience, Michael Parham specializes in estate planning and probate law. He holds a Master of Law in estate planning and maintains an AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating. He actively lectures at the Cannon Financial Institutes Trust School.
Questions
What estate planning services do you offer?
We provide comprehensive estate planning services including wills, trusts, probate, business succession planning, and special needs trusts tailored to Tennessee residents' needs.
How can I schedule a consultation?
Contact us at 901-602-3361 or through our website to schedule an initial consultation with our Memphis estate planning attorney.
What areas do you serve?
We serve clients in Memphis, Shelby County, and surrounding Tennessee areas including Cordova, Germantown, and Collierville.
What makes your firm different?
Our firm combines three decades of experience with personalized attention, holding advanced credentials in estate planning while maintaining an AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating.
Do you handle probate matters?
Yes, we guide clients through Tennessee's probate process, including will validation, asset distribution, and executor representation.
