Patterson Bray PLLC
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At Patterson Bray PLLC, we find unique and creative solutions for our clients, whether at the planning stage or at the point where the problem has blossomed into litigation. We provide services in connection with business and commercial litigation, personal injury, automobile accidents, medical and legal malpractice, products liability, wrongful death, construction litigation and lien disputes, an
Can you change your mind after setting up a trust? 📝
If it’s a revocable living trust, yes—you can modify or revoke it whenever you want. But if it's irrevocable, making changes gets a lot trickier.
Watch the full video to learn the 4 ways an irrevocable trust can still be modified, including court approval and "decanting."
Have questions about your estate plan? Drop them below or give us a call at 901-372-5003.
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Stepping into the role of a Personal Representative? 📜 Your first major responsibility is securing the estate's assets.
From keeping the security system running to properly storing valuable items like jewelry and cash, taking these early steps is crucial for a smooth estate administration process.
Watch the full video for our top tips on protecting a loved one's home and belongings.
Got questions about the probate process? We have answers.
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Legal custody vs. Physical custody: What’s the difference? ⚖️
When it comes to joint custody in Tennessee, it’s not just about where the children sleep at night. Here is a quick breakdown:
Legal Custody: Involves major life decisions like non-emergency healthcare, education, extracurriculars, and religious upbringing. Joint legal custody means both parents must decide together.
Physical Custody: Focuses on parenting time. Joint physical custody typically looks like a 50/50 split, often on a week-on, week-off schedule.
Agreement between parents makes the process much smoother, but it's always smart to build a roadmap for the future if disagreements pop up.
Need guidance on your custody or parentage petition? We are here to help.
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Can you change your mind after setting up a trust? 📝👇
Whether a trust can be modified or terminated comes down to its core setup: Revocable vs. Irrevocable. 🔒 Revocable: Flexible and easy to change or revoke during your lifetime.
🔒 Irrevocable: Designed to be permanent, but can still be altered under specific legal avenues like court approval, beneficiary consent, or trust decanting.
Planning for the future means understanding your options today. Let’s make sure your estate plan fits your long-term goals.
Work with a firm that’s not your everyday law firm. Contact Patterson Bray at 901-372-5003. 💼
If you’ve been named the executor of an estate, you might be wondering: Do I get paid for this work? 📁
Yes, executors are typically entitled to reasonable compensation! But how that fee is calculated depends on several factors—including your local court's specific rules.
In Shelby County, for instance, a graduated fee schedule is used to determine the exact amount based on the complexity and value of the estate.
Got questions about the probate process? We’re here to help.
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Family law cases rarely involve just one bank account and a paycheck. Business interests, retirement accounts, real estate holdings, investment portfolios, and hidden assets can all come into play, and each one has to be valued, classified, and divided correctly.
In this video, our team breaks down how complex financial matters are handled in Tennessee family law cases, from gathering the right documentation to working with financial experts when the situation calls for it.
If your divorce or family law matter involves significant or complicated finances, having an attorney who knows how to handle the details can make a real difference in the outcome.
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Can you move out of state if you have a custody order? ✈️💼
The short answer: Not without following the law first. Tennessee has a specific Parental Relocation Statute that requires giving formal notice to the other parent before a move can happen.
If you both agree on a new schedule, great! If not, the court will need to get involved. ⚖️
Don't risk violating your custody agreement. Reach out to Patterson Bray to make sure your rights—and your children—are protected.
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05/21/2026
We are just one week away from our annual Family Law Section Midyear Seminar! We have an incredible lineup of speakers- you won't want to miss this opportunity to earn both CLE & CME credit.
Sign up today: https://www.memphisbar.org/?pg=events&evAction=showDetail&eid=347020&evSubAction=viewMonth&calmonth=202605
Patterson Bray is looking for an attorney with 1-3+ years of litigation practice to join our team. We are a growing Memphis law firm offering legal services in several areas of practice, including general civil litigation, family law, personal injury, probate, trust administration, and estate planning. If you are interested, please send inquiries to Rachel Meadows at [email protected].
05/19/2026
A sincere thank you to Marilyn Albert for sharing her experience working with attorney Carlisle Dale on her estate planning matter.
Reviews like this one mean a great deal to our team. When clients tell us the strategy was clear, the estimates were upfront, and the follow-up was prompt, we know the process is working the way it should.
Patterson Bray is proud to hold a 4.9-star rating across more than 226 Google reviews in Memphis. If you are thinking about putting an estate plan in place or updating one you already have, our team is ready to help.
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