3 Best Estate Planning Lawyers in Memphis, TN

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LINDSAY A. JONES

PATTERSON BRAY PLLC
8001 Centerview Parkway, Suite 103,
Memphis, TN 38018 Directions

Since 2006

Practice Areas:

Powers of Attorney for Financial Transactions Living Wills Powers of Attorney for Health Care Decisions Last Will and Testaments Revocable Living Trusts Tennessee Community Property Trusts Tennessee Tenants by the Entireties Trusts Generation Skipping Transfer Tax Planning Irrevocable Life Insurance Trusts Irrevocable Gift Trusts Retirement Benefits Planning Special Needs Trust Incentive Trusts Educational Trusts Asset Protection Planning Limited Liability Companies Family Limited Partnership Domestic Asset Protection Trusts Including Tennessee Investment Services Trusts and Mississippi Qualified Disposition Trusts

"Lindsay A. Jones completed her JD at the University of Memphis School of Law and Fogelman College of Business. She is a member of the WealthCounsel, LLC, Tennessee Bar Association, Memphis Bar Association, Wills/Probate Section, Mississippi Bar Association, and Estates and Trusts Section. Lindsay is a board member, former Membership Chair, and current President of the Planned Giving Council of Greater Memphis. Lindsay A. Jones is also an associate member of the e-Planners Educational Alliance. Lindsay specializes in estate planning, post-death administration, asset protection planning, and charitable planned giving. She has presented at national events such as the Teton Institute and local seminars, including The Complete Trust Course and National Business Institute seminars on trusts and estates. Lindsay is an active speaker for the Planned Giving Council of Greater Memphis, covering topics like asset protection, retirement, estate planning, Medicaid eligibility, and estate and trust administration. Lindsay has represented the structuring of estate plans for estates exceeding $100 million with minimal tax liability. She has successfully established and administered a $5 million private family foundation and facilitated the sale of a $3 million business, advising on the estate plan before and after the sale. Patterson Bray PLLC helps guide you through every facet of the estate planning and asset protection process. Their attorneys also assist clients with different probate, estate, and wealth protection strategies. Clients can contact Patterson Bray PLLC to book an appointment.

2026 Update: Patterson Bray PLLC has another office in Nashville. The firm provides cost-effective solutions and delivers client satisfaction through extraordinary service and commitment. The firm offers 24/7 call answering, ensuring clients can reach support and assistance whenever they need it."

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DOUGLASS & RUNGER, PLLC

2865 Summer Oaks Drive, Bartlett,
Memphis, TN 38134 Directions

Since 2004

Practice Areas:

Wills Trusts Durable Power of Attorney Living Will Elder Law Medicaid Planning Irrevocable to Charitable Trusts Powers of Attorney Probate Revocable Living Trusts Conservatorship Last Will and Testament Special Needs Trusts Family Law

2026 Update: Douglass & Runger, PLLC is a growing estate planning and family law firm proudly serving clients across Tennessee. They provide you with peace of mind by guiding you through the legal complexities that follow the loss of a loved one. Douglass & Runger, PLLC brings over 20 years in business, more than 60 years of combined experience, and a proven history of serving 1,000+ satisfied clients, reflecting its dedication to dependable, results-driven legal representation. Curtis A. Runger is the Founder and CEO of the firm, who brings extensive litigation experience to his clients and has tried many cases to verdict, non-jury and jury. He is a trusted fiduciary and has served as a Trustee on more than 30 Trusts, including Special Needs Trusts, Family Trusts, and Irrevocable Trusts. Douglass & Runger, PLLC, has been honored by Law Firm 500 as the 14th fastest-growing law firm in the nation for 2023.

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(901) 388-5805

Mon-Fri: 8:30am - 5pm
Sat & Sun: Closed

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MICHAEL R. PARHAM

PARHAM ESTATE LAW
1715 Aaron Brenner Drive, Suite 450,
Memphis, TN 38120 Directions

Since 1989

Practice Areas:

Avoiding Probate Estate Planning Law Estate and Gift Tax Planning Powers of Attorney Trusts Revocable Trusts Irrevocable Trusts Special Needs Trusts Wills Living Wills and Other Advance Directives Probate Proceedings and Estate Administration Business Succession Planning Child Guardianship Financial Assets Property Protection Durable Power of Attorney Credit Shelter Trusts Pet Trusts

"Michael R. Parham is the Principal and Founder of Parham Estate Law. He completed his JD at Vanderbilt University Law School and his LL.M. at the University of Miami School of Law. Mike is a Fellow of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel. Michael R. Parham is a member of the Memphis Estate Planning Council and Planned Giving Council for Greater Memphis. He is admitted to practice in Tennessee, Mississippi, and Arkansas. His estate-related credentials are second to none and include a Master of Laws in estate planning and certification as an estate planning specialist with the state of Tennessee. Michael R. Parham represents clients throughout Shelby and Madison Counties. For thirty years, he has been helping the people of Memphis and the surrounding area with estate planning issues, covering wills and trusts to tax law and probate. His approach to estate planning is first to get to know you and then develop a customized plan based on your goals. Parham Estate Law provides knowledgeable counsel in all aspects of estate planning as well as other legal issues. Whether you want to update your will, establish a trust, or set up a business succession plan, they will help you evaluate your options and prepare the documents necessary to protect your present and future interests. Parham Estate Law has offices in Memphis and Henderson, Tennessee. The firm serves clients in and around Cordova, Germantown, Collierville, Memphis, Millington, Eads, and Shelby County. Clients can contact Parham Estate Law to schedule an initial consultation.

2026 Update: Michael R. Parham handled 1,000 Wills and Living Wills cases, 500 Trusts cases, and 150 Probate cases."

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(901) 602-3361 (901) 755-0199

Mon-Fri: 8:30am - 5pm
Sat & Sun: Closed

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