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Ask the Probate Lawyer: What to do if you’re named as Executor in a Will. If you’ve been designated to serve as the Personal Representative (sometimes also called Executor or Executrix) in a Will, you will need to hire a Probate Lawyer to handle the Estate in Probate Court. Don’t...
Read More Continue ReadingCan my Fitbit be used as evidence against me? By: Erin Shea As I was driving to work yesterday, I heard an advertisement for a Local News Story on Fox 13 about potential unintended consequences of using one of those trendy new fitness tracker devices, such as the...
Read More Continue ReadingOur Thoughts on Justice Antonin Scalia No doubt your news feed is filled with posts about the passing of United States Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia. We at Patterson Bray are saddened by the loss of Justice Scalia. “I had the pleasure of hearing Justice Scalia speak at a luncheon in...
Read More Continue ReadingAsk the Probate Lawyer: Does a Will Have to Go to Probate Court? A family member died with a Will. You are a beneficiary. Do you have to go to Probate Court in Tennessee? Many people think that if a person dies with a Will, that a visit to court...
Read More Continue ReadingSuppose your insurance company denies your claim – whether for a fire loss, water damage, theft, or storm damage. How long do you have to file a lawsuit against the insurance company? Well, it may not be as long as you think, so be careful! The best thing you can...
Read More Continue ReadingWhy are there statutes of limitation or lawsuit deadlines? In Tennessee, there are lawsuit deadlines called “statutes of limitations,” so it is important to speak to a lawyer as soon as possible if you believe you may need to file a lawsuit. If you wait too late, you may lose...
Read More Continue ReadingI No Longer Want to Own Property with a Partner – How Do I Break Up? Imagine you and a partner purchase a rental property in the hopes of generating additional income. Or perhaps you jointly inherit some property. You own the property as tenants in common, meaning that you...
Read More Continue ReadingEstate Planning 101: Power of Attorney and Living Will A common question we receive from our estate planning clients is: “What is the difference between a Health Care Power of Attorney and a Living Will?” Some people even incorrectly believe that a Living Will is the same thing as a...
Read More Continue ReadingEstate Planning And Divorce Let’s talk about Estate Planning and Divorce. Will a divorce affect your Will? Over the years, many people have asked us about how a divorce will affect a Will or Estate Plan. Sometimes the question comes out of curiosity, and at other times, the person asking...
Read More Continue ReadingThe Dangers of Unwritten Agreements You’ve heard it before: “If it’s not in writing, it doesn’t exist.” While that is not technically true, we don’t recommend entering into an unwritten agreement or contract of any significance. If it is important to you or to your business, get it in...
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