Transcript: 00:00:00 Once an estate has been opened in court, the personal representative is required to notify all known or reasonably ascertainable creditors. The personal representative is also required to notify any unknown creditors. And this is done by producing a notice to creditors that is then published in...
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Transcript: 00:00:00 If the only asset is a vehicle, generally probate is not required, assuming that vehicle is paid for. If you do have a paid for vehicle, um, and that seems to be the only asset. In Tennessee specifically, the Secretary of State website has a form that’s...
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Transcript: 00:00:00 One of the number one questions I get from clients is am I responsible for paying my loved ones debts? And the answer to that question in general is no. If your name is not on that debt and not tied to that debt, you are not...
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Transcript: 00:00:00 If a parent violates a custody order and that custody order has to do with major decisions about the the child’s care or about the other parents visitation or parenting time, there are two things that you can do and ask the court for relief to resolve...
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Transcript: 00:00:00 If you have an executive that lives out of state, it’ll be dependent on the state’s requirements, the state’s laws on whether an out-of-state executive can serve. In Tennessee, out-of-state executives are allowed to serve as personal representative of one’s estate, but there may be additional requirements...
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Transcript: 00:00:00 The personal representative is generally the one in charge of administering one’s estate after they have passed. The court is in charge of appointing that personal representative. It can be an individual or an entity. If the deedent died with a will, their will will typically name...
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Transcript: 00:00:00 There are a few ways you can handle sentimental family items in your estate plan. Uh the first way would be to establish or create a personal property memorandum. A personal property memorandum is a simple document that specifies which of your personal items goes to which...
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Transcript: 00:00:00 If you want to ensure that your pets are cared for in your estate plan, I would suggest that you appoint a caretaker for your pets. A caretaker should be a person that you trust to provide daily care for your pet. Another option would be to...
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Transcript: 00:00:01 – 00:01:09 [Music] A power of attorney is a legal document that allows someone to act on your behalf. You can name one person or a set of individuals to act together or to act in succession with each other. These documents are highly recommended in the...
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Life doesn’t stand still after divorce. You might get a job offer across the state. Your ex-spouse remarries. Your teenager’s needs shift as they grow older. When these changes happen, your existing custody agreement might not work anymore. Tennessee law recognizes this reality. The state provides a legal process for...
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