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For Generations
To Come.

Nashville's premier boutique law firm for estate planning, estate administration, and business law — with over 50 years of combined experience protecting families and legacies throughout Middle Tennessee.

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50+
Years Combined
Experience
30+
Years Serving
Nashville
2
Board Certified
Specialists
Stewards of Legacy

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Cook Tillman

Cook Tillman Law Group, based in Brentwood, is a boutique law firm that exclusively handles estate planning, probate, business law, and trust administration matters for clients throughout Middle Tennessee.

With more than 50 years of combined experience, we counsel clients regarding estate and business planning matters. Our founding attorney, Russ Cook, and partner Joshua Tillman are board-certified estate planning specialists — recognized by the Tennessee Board of Certification and Specialization.

Both Russ and Josh hold designations as Accredited Estate Planners and Estate Planning Law Specialists through the National Association of Estate Planners & Councils (NAEPC) — placing them among the most credentialed practitioners in Middle Tennessee.

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Russ Cook & Joshua Tillman
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Unparalleled Excellence

Why Families & Businesses Trust Cook Tillman

Board-Certified Specialists

Both Russ Cook and Joshua Tillman hold certification as estate planning specialists through the Tennessee Board of Certification and Specialization — a distinction held by very few attorneys in the state.

Absolute Privacy & Discretion

We serve business owners, wealthy individuals, entertainers, and high-profile public figures. Your personal affairs are kept in strict confidence — we create trusts and planning vehicles specifically designed to protect your name and your holdings.

Boutique Focus, Deep Expertise

We exclusively handle estate planning, probate, business law, and trust administration. This singular focus means you receive counsel from attorneys who live and breathe these matters — every day, for every client.

Community Educators

Russ and Josh frequently conduct seminars for clients, attorneys, financial consultants, and advisers throughout Tennessee — establishing them as the go-to estate and business planning attorneys in Williamson and Davidson counties.

NAEPC Accredited Planners

Dual designations as Accredited Estate Planners and Estate Planning Law Specialists through the National Association of Estate Planners & Councils represent the highest professional standard in our field.

Middle Tennessee's Premier Choice

Trusted by Nashville, Brentwood, and Franklin families for over 30 years. We are the firm that other attorneys, financial advisors, and professionals refer their own families to for estate planning matters.

Our Services

One Choice at a Time.
A Legacy for a Lifetime.

We exclusively handle the legal matters that matter most — protecting your family, your wealth, and your future across every stage of life.

Wills, Revocable Trusts & Powers of Attorney

The foundation of every estate plan. We craft comprehensive, legally sound documents that reflect your wishes and protect your loved ones when it matters most.

Estate Planning for High-Profile Individuals

Specialized planning for entertainers, executives, and high-profile families who require discretion, complexity, and sophistication in their estate structures.

Supplemental Needs Planning

First-person and third-person supplemental needs trusts crafted to protect loved ones with special needs without jeopardizing government benefits.

Dynasty Trust Planning

Preserve and grow wealth across multiple generations with dynasty trust structures designed to benefit your family for decades to come.

Charitable Trust Planning

Leave a meaningful philanthropic legacy while maximizing tax efficiency through carefully structured charitable trusts and giving vehicles.

Estate Probate & Trust Administration

Guidance through the probate and trust administration process with care, efficiency, and respect for your family during a difficult time.

Business Planning & Formation

Business planning, formation, general counsel services, and succession planning to protect and perpetuate your life's work.

Probate Litigation & Will Contests

When disputes arise, we advocate decisively on your behalf in probate litigation and will contests to protect your interests and your loved ones' wishes.

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How We Work

Your Path to a
Lasting Legacy

1

Initial Consultation

We listen carefully to understand your family, your assets, your goals, and your concerns. Every plan begins with a genuine conversation.

2

Custom Plan Design

We craft a comprehensive, personalized estate plan tailored to your unique circumstances — no templates, no shortcuts.

3

Review & Execution

We walk you through every document, answer every question, and execute your plan with precision and care.

4

Ongoing Partnership

Life changes. We stay by your side, updating your plan as your family, wealth, and circumstances evolve over time.

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Your Privacy Matters

Complete
Confidentiality.
Always.

At Cook Tillman Law Group, we understand your desire for privacy. Many of our clients are business owners, wealthy individuals, entertainers, and high-profile public figures, and we do all we can to protect your privacy as well as your interests.

You can rest assured that we will keep your personal affairs in strict confidence. We commonly create trusts and other planning vehicles that are specifically designed to keep your name and your holdings private — now and for generations to come.

Strict attorney-client confidentiality
Privacy-focused trust structures that protect your identity
Discrete representation for high-profile individuals
Secure handling of all sensitive documents and information
"Russ and his staff were able to answer all of my questions quickly and efficiently, and I am comfortable and confident in Russ's representation and that my new documents will act as they are intended."
Kim S. — Client
Common Questions

Frequently Asked
Questions

Absolutely. Estate planning is for everyone — not just the wealthy. A will, a power of attorney, and healthcare directives protect your family and ensure your wishes are honored, regardless of the size of your estate. Without these documents, state law decides what happens to your assets and who makes decisions on your behalf.
A will is a legal document that directs how your assets are distributed after death — but it must go through probate, a public court process. A revocable trust also directs asset distribution but avoids probate, maintains privacy, and can provide ongoing management of assets during your lifetime and after. Many clients benefit from having both.
Yes. While our office is located in Brentwood, we serve clients throughout Middle Tennessee — including Franklin, Murfreesboro, Columbia, Hendersonville, and across the Nashville metropolitan area.
We recommend reviewing your estate plan every three to five years, or after any major life event — marriage, divorce, the birth of a child, the death of a beneficiary, significant changes in assets, or changes in tax law. We are here to be a long-term partner in keeping your plan current.
Your initial consultation is a genuine conversation — not a sales pitch. We take the time to understand your family dynamics, your goals, and your concerns. From there, we outline the planning options best suited to your situation and walk you through our process. Many clients leave their first meeting with Cook Tillman feeling a profound sense of peace of mind.
Begin Your Legacy

Your Family Deserves
Protection. Now.

Don't leave your legacy to chance. Schedule a consultation with Nashville's most trusted estate planning attorneys and take the first step toward a future your family will thank you for.

Call (615) 370-2444
Phone
(615) 370-2444
Email
info@cooktillmanlaw.com
Location
Brentwood, Tennessee
Serving all of Middle Tennessee
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