Reduce The Burden On Your Loved Ones
with thoughtful, personalized estate planning in Maryville, TN
WHAT IS ESTATE PLANNING?
ESTATE PLANNING IS A FOUNDATION OF SECURITY AND CARE FOR THE FUTURE.
Your estate plan extends beyond legal paperwork. It helps you organize your personal, financial, and medical affairs to ensure that your wishes are respected.
With an estate plan, you have the power to control how your assets will be distributed, who will make critical decisions on your behalf if needed, and how your loved ones will be supported when the time comes.
Estate planning is an essential act of wisdom and compassion, safeguarding both your assets and your loved ones' well-being.
Creating your estate plan means you can reduce the financial burdens and uncertainty during difficult times and protect the legacy you've built.
Your estate planning will address your healthcare choices and who will make important decisions on your behalf if you're unable to do so.
SECURE YOUR LEGACY, PROTECT YOUR ASSETS-
give your loved ones the gift of clarity and guidance,
so they can focus on healing, not decision-making.
Guiding You to Protect What Matters Most—Your Family, Your Legacy, Your Peace of Mind.
Estate planning is not just about legal documents—it’s about ensuring peace of mind and protecting what matters most to you and your family.
Whether you’re just starting your estate plan or looking to update it, I am here to guide you, every step of the way.
I take the complex legal matter of estate planning and translate it into accessible terms, making the process easy to understand. I offer flat-fee pricing to ensure understanding, transparency and ease. My focus is on providing peace of mind, clarity, and customized solutions.
My goals are to:
- make the legal process more comfortable
- ensure you fully understand every aspect of the process
- provide you with thoughtful expertise
- build a personalized plan
From our initial meeting to the final signing of documents, I ensure that we maintain clear communication. I will outline each step in the estate planning journey upfront, set realistic expectations, and provide you with regular updates, ensuring you always know what to expect.
Beyond drafting documents, I want to become a long-term partner in safeguarding your future, always ready to provide guidance when needed.
Nicole Pavlik
Plan Confidently for The Future
About Me
I hold a B.S. in Criminal Justice from Arizona State University and a Juris Doctor from Arizona Summit Law School. I have been licensed and a member of the State Bar of Arizona since 2012.
I’m proud to have earned 140 five-star reviews from my Arizona law firm clients, reflecting my commitment to exceptional service and trusted guidance. I look forward to bringing the same dedication and client-focused approach to serving individuals and families here in Tennessee.
I am currently practicing law in Tennessee while my application for admission is pending, as permitted under Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 7, Section 10.07.
I grew up in Arizona but fell in love with East Tennessee while on vacation in 2019. By 2021, I had made it my new home. I now live in Maryville, Tennessee, where I enjoy life with my dachshunds. I am an avid runner and have completed 24 half marathons. I also love playing golf—a passion I started at age 8, continued as a college athlete, and now enjoy for leisure with my dad and friends.
Estate Planning Is Not One-Size-Fits-All
Providing personalized and practical solutions
that reflect your unique wishes and family dynamics.
ESTATE PLAN SERVICES, PACKAGES AND PRICING
If you skip my 30-minute phone consultation and proceed to
book my Initial Estate Plan meeting to start the process, you’ll receive
a $100 discount on my estate planning packages (discount does not apply to à la carte options).
Ensures your wishes for the distribution of your assets and the care of your loved ones are clearly articulated and honored after your passing.
Typically, my services are handled on a flat fee basis.
Unless otherwise stated, prices shown do NOT include additional filing or recording costs/expenses.
Fees are subject to change. As a small business owner, I must periodically reassess my pricing to ensure I can continue providing high-quality services to my clients. I appreciate your understanding.
Ensure you have a clear plan in place for your incapacity or passing.
THE 4 STEP ESTATE PLAN PROCESS
STEP ONE
30-min Free Consultation
The consultation is designed to offer you an opportunity to explore how estate planning can protect your wishes and discuss your specific needs.
Whether you’re looking to create a will, establish a trust, or plan for healthcare and financial decisions, we will ensure that your options and what steps to take next are clear.
Skip The Free Consultation and
SAVE $100 on any Estate Planning Package
STEP TWO
Planning Your Estate
This is where we begin crafting your personalized estate plan. Upon scheduling your Estate Planning Session, you will receive a link to an intake worksheet to be completed prior to your meeting. This worksheet will help in gathering information needed regarding your unique goals, family dynamics and specific needs.
Then, at your scheduled time, you will meet privately with Nicole, in-person, via video, or by phone to walk through each step of the planning process and create a tailored estate plan that aligns with your wishes and needs.
STEP THREE
Preparing Your Estate Plan
After your estate planning session, Nicole will have all of the details necessary to prepare your Estate Plan.
Within two weeks of your session, Nicole will send you draft documents as well as a personalized explanatory video, from her. This video is designed to ensure that you fully understand your estate plan. It walks you through each of your customized documents providing you peace of mind that your estate plan is comprehensive, legally sound and reflects your wishes.
STEP FOUR
Document Signing
Signing your documents is the final step in formalizing your estate plan. You'll meet with Nicole along with two witnesses to complete the signing and notarization of all documents.
Upon completion of signing, you'll take possession of the original documents and Maryville Estate Planning will keep a digital copy.
Nicole will also discuss any future updates or changes you might want to consider as life circumstances evolve.
WHAT DOCUMENTS WILL YOU NEED?
You Need a WILL If You:
- want to designate a guardian for your minor children, ensuring they are cared for by someone you trust.
- wish to provide clear instructions about your assets, particularly if you want them to go to your spouse rather than children from a prior marriage.
You Need a DURABLE GENERAL POWER OF ATTORNEY If You:
- want to prevent your family from having to go through a guardianship proceeding if you become incapacitated.
- wish to empower a loved one to manage your financial affairs if you are unable to do so.
- have a college-aged child and want the ability to legally assist with their finances now that they are an adult.
You Need a HEALTHCARE POWER OF ATTORNEY If:
- want to make your preferences regarding burial, cremation, or other special final arrangements known in advance.
- wish to clarify your intentions for organ donation to avoid uncertainty for your loved ones.
You Need a LIVING WILL If:
- want to relieve your family of the burden of deciding whether to continue life support if you are terminally ill.
You Need a TRUST If You:
- want to provide financial support to your beneficiaries in stages rather than in one lump sum.
- wish to help your loved ones avoid probate, ensuring a smoother transition of assets.
- want to protect a shared estate plan from being altered by a surviving spouse.
- have property in multiple states and want to simplify the management and distribution of those assets.
WHAT CLIENTS ARE SAYING
Nicole is professional, quick to respond, and generous with her time. Her fees are extremely reasonable and I appreciated the fact that she charged a flat fee. She does a great job walking you through any documents prepared to ensure you understand everything properly. I would definitely use Nicole again in the future and would recommend her services to anyone!
-Simone Krame
I had someone create a Trust for me, but wanted to update it due to marriage. Nicole was amazingly easy to work with and wrote us a new Trust, Will and Durable Power of Attorney which were so much better than my last one. She asked great questions and walked us through every part of the documents. I highly recommend her!
-Cheryl Cowley
Our will was old and needed updating. After attending a retirement seminar we decided it was in our best interests to do a trust instead. We found Nicole’s firm and all the reviews we read were very positive plus the fee she listed seemed reasonable. She was very thorough from the get go and her explanations were devoid of legal mumbo jumbo. The whole process was covered in two office visits. Overall a very smooth and streamlined experience.
- Susan Filo
We had a fantastic experience working with Nicole and her team. They provided a clear and easy-to-understand process that made it simple for us to gather the necessary information and documents to create our estate plan. The team was always accessible and great to work with. Communication was excellent, with consistent updates and transparency in fees. I highly recommend them.
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Nicole prepared all of my estate plan documents, and actually wound up saving me a lot of money. When compared to other estate plan documents, mine are the most thorough I've ever read. I think every contingency is covered. I had a list of questions which Nicole explained thoroughly, and responded quickly to my follow-up questions. I will definitely use her services again and have no reservation recommending her to friends and family.
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My wife and I decided it was time to get our estate plans in order. We chose Nicole to assist us because of the overwhelming positive reviews she has received. It’s all true. Nicole was patient and answered all of our questions. She was very knowledgeable, and extremely organized. She communicated with us at each step in the process, and made a difficult task, as easy as possible. We felt valued as a client, and are completely satisfied with the final results.
Ensure that you and your loved ones will be taken care of according to your wishes.
Nicole@maryville-ep.com