Plan Ahead: A Free Estate Planning Seminar

Why this seminar

The hardest conversations are the ones families never have until it's too late.

When a parent passes without a clear plan — or with one that drops the family into probate court — what should be a private moment becomes a public process. Months of paperwork. Lawyers and court dates. Decisions made by a judge instead of by you. And the people you love sorting through it all while they're already grieving.

It doesn't have to go that way. A complete estate plan — built around a trust, prepared while everyone is well, and kept up to date — quietly handles all of it. The estate goes where you wanted it to go. The siblings don't fight. The court doesn't get involved.

This free seminar is where that planning begins.

What you'll leave with

Real clarity. No legalese. No sales pitch.

An hour of straightforward conversation about what estate planning is, what it isn't, and how to make sure your family is protected — whenever the time comes.

Why probate is the problem most estate plans never actually solve — and how a trust solves it.
What a complete plan actually includes, from wills and trusts to powers of attorney and healthcare directives — and what each document is really for.
When to start. (Hint: not when you turn seventy. Not when you get diagnosed. Now.)
What "doing nothing" really costs a family — in money, in time, and in relationships that don't always survive a contested estate.
A clear next step, whether that's working with an attorney, having the conversation at home, or just feeling confident the plan you already have is the right one.

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Pick the session that works for you.

Both sessions cover the same material. Seating is limited at both — reserve while space is available.

Snacks On Us

Growability is providing the room. We're providing the snacks.

Both sessions are hosted at the offices of Growability — a Smyrna-based business management consultancy — on Hazelwood Drive. A relaxed, comfortable space designed for actual conversation. Coffee, light bites, and a setting that doesn't feel like a stuffy waiting room. Come hungry, leave informed.

Growability 1370 Hazelwood Dr, Suite 202
Smyrna, TN 37167
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Your presenter

Tracy Bothwell, Managing Attorney

"I started this firm because I truly believe in building real connections with people. My goal is to help you understand and navigate estate planning so you can protect your family's legacy."

Tracy is a licensed Tennessee attorney based in Nashville. The firm's practice is built around the kind of thorough, plain-language estate planning that actually keeps Tennessee families out of probate court — and the kind of unhurried conversations that get the plan right the first time.

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Seating is limited at both sessions. Reserve while space is available.

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