Bill Fix

I'm a solo general practice attorney, focusing on wills, probate, and estate planning, but I also handle family law cases and other various civil matters. I enjoy helping folks protect what they've worked hard to obtain, preserving their wealth for their families. I grew up in Maryville before my dad’s career relocated our family to Missouri while I was in high school. Prior to attending law school, I served as Assistant Communications Director and Director of Constituent Services for Missouri Lieutenant Governor Peter Kinder, worked as a licensed investment rep for Edward Jones, and delivered marketing and communications results for Enactus, an international nonprofit. In 2013, I moved back home to the Knoxville area to open my law practice. In my off time, I enjoy spending time with my family, participating in my church, and following politics and sports.

St. Mary's University School of Law

J.D. (2012) | Law

2009 - 2012

Missouri State University

B.S. (2001) | Political Science

1997 - 2001

Honors: Honors College graduate

Activities: Student Government Association Gamma Pi Alpha honors fraternity

Attorney, Principal

Fix Law, PLLC

2013 - Current

Offense, Defense, or Just a Big Fence? Why Border Security is a Valid National Security Issue

Scholar: St. Mary's Law Review on Minority Issues

May, 2012

Reverse Payments in the Pharmaceutical Industry: Finding the Right Prescription

Southern Law Journal

March, 2012

Cyber Terrorism, Fiesta Crow Cyber Consortium, San Antonio, TX

April 12, 2011

Association of Old Crows

Reverse Payments in the Pharmaceutical Industry: Finding the Right Prescription, Southern Law Journal Spring Conference, San Antonio, TX

March 4, 2011

Southern Law Journal

Chair, Public Relations Committee

Missouri Community Service Commission

2005

Top Contributor Award

Avvo

2016

Top Contributor Award

Avvo

2015

State Bar of Tennessee  # 32102

Member

Current

Blount County Bar Association

Member

2015 - Current

Knoxville Bar Association

Member

2014 - Current

Federalist Society

St. Mary's University chapter President (2011-12)

2009 - Current

Tennessee

Since 2013

• Free Consultation
• Credit Cards Accepted

Estate Planning

Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills

Probate

Probate Administration, Probate Litigation, Will Contests

Family Law

Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law

Divorce

Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce

Q. How do I set up a small estate for my sister that passed away in Cedar Rapids, IA?

8 January 2020

A: If you were the sole named beneficiary on the life insurance policy, you should be able to fill out the company's claim form, supplying whatever documentation they require, and get the proceeds without the need for probate. There is a distinction between probate assets and non-probate assets, and usually life insurance proceeds are not probate assets. However, if the policy named her estate as a beneficiary or a beneficiary predeceased her, the company may try to pay it out to an estate. Consult with a local probate attorney if the life insurance company will not cooperate with you.