Kathryn Grace Duryea, Estate Planning Attorney in Nashville, Tennessee
Over 18 years of legal practice · focused on Estate Planning, Probate, and Tax
Nashville, TN
Practicing estate planning in Nashville since 2008.
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Kathryn Grace Duryea is an attorney based in Nashville, TN. The practice focuses on Estate Planning, Probate, and Tax. Kathryn has over 18 years of legal experience.
- Based in
- Nashville, TN
- Experience
- over 18 years
- Known for
- Estate Planning · Probate · Tax
- Handles Estate Planning, Probate, and Tax matters from Nashville, TN.
- Over 18 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Kathryn Grace Duryea: Kathryn Grace Duryea is an attorney based in Nashville, TN. The practice focuses on Estate Planning, Probate, and Tax. Kathryn has over 18 years of legal experience.
Areas of practice
Practice areas handled by Kathryn Grace Duryea
Kathryn concentrates on estate planning, probate, tax, and trusts. Each area below outlines the kind of case Kathryn handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Estate Planning
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Probate
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Tax
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Trusts
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Estate Planning cases in Nashville, Tennessee
Kathryn takes estate planning matters in Nashville, Tennessee. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Kathryn agrees to represent you.
Probate cases in Nashville, Tennessee
Kathryn takes probate matters in Nashville, Tennessee. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Kathryn agrees to represent you.
Tax cases in Nashville, Tennessee
Kathryn takes tax matters in Nashville, Tennessee. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Kathryn agrees to represent you.
Trusts cases in Nashville, Tennessee
Kathryn takes trusts matters in Nashville, Tennessee. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Kathryn agrees to represent you.
Biography
About Kathryn Grace Duryea — Over 18 years of Tennessee estate planning experience
Kathryn Grace Duryea is an attorney based in Nashville, TN. The practice focuses on Estate Planning, Probate, and Tax. Kathryn has over 18 years of legal experience.
Kathryn Grace Duryea is a lawyer practicing estate planning, taxation, tax exempt organizations and 4 other areas of law. Kathryn received a B.A. degree from University of Virginia in 2000, and has been licensed for 18 years. Kathryn practices in Nashville, TN.
Kathryn's approach to estate planning cases
Kathryn Grace Duryea is a lawyer practicing estate planning, taxation, tax exempt organizations and 4 other areas of law. Kathryn received a B.A. degree from University of Virginia in 2000, and has been licensed for 18 years. Kathryn practices in Nashville, TN.
Clients Kathryn works with
Kathryn reviews new inquiries case-by-case for estate planning, probate, and tax matters in Nashville and the surrounding Tennessee area.
Credentials
Kathryn Grace Duryea's legal education and bar admissions
New York University
LL.M. Taxation · 2009
University of Virginia
B.A. · 2000
Jurisdictions
Kathryn's state bar admissions
District of Columbia
2009 · ACTIVE
Tennessee
2009 · ACTIVE
North Carolina
2008 · ACTIVE
Kathryn studied at LL.M. Taxation in New York University and B.A. in University of Virginia.
Law school and academic background
Kathryn completed LL.M. Taxation in New York University and B.A. in University of Virginia. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Kathryn runs in Tennessee is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Affiliations
Kathryn's professional memberships and bar associations
American Bar Association, Tennessee Bar Association, Nashville Bar Association
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Locations
Kathryn Grace Duryea's office in Nashville
Kathryn's primary office is at 4400 Harding Pike Ste 310, Nashville, TN, 37205-2314. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Kathryn Grace Duryea — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new estate planning attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Kathryn usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Kathryn charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Kathryn's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Kathryn will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a estate planning attorney in Nashville, Tennessee
A short list to run through before you commit: How many estate planning matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Kathryn
Kathryn discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in estate planning practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every estate planning matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Kathryn confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Kathryn's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many estate planning practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Kathryn Grace Duryea
How much does it cost to hire Kathryn for a estate planning case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Kathryn walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Kathryn offer a free consultation?
Kathryn charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Kathryn's office. Some estate planning attorneys offer free consults — check Kathryn's current terms during booking.
How long do estate planning cases in Tennessee typically take?
Simple estate planning matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Kathryn gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Kathryn take my case if I'm outside Nashville?
Kathryn is licensed in Tennessee. Matters governed by Tennessee law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Kathryn will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Kathryn?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Kathryn will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Kathryn accepting new estate planning clients right now?
Kathryn's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
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