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Ask 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...
Read More Continue ReadingBad Road Conditions- Who is Liable for Car Accident? Curious about who is responsible for an accident during bad road conditions? Many of us in Memphis went to bed last night expecting to wake up to a Winter Wonderland. While weather experts predicted several inches of snow and most local...
Read More Continue ReadingCan you represent yourself in General Sessions Court? Yes, you may always represent yourself in any court matter – it’s called proceeding pro se. However, you may only represent yourself. If the true party in the case is actually a corporation or limited liability company (LLC) – even if you...
Read More Continue ReadingDog Bite Lawyer More advice from a dog bite lawyer. A few days ago, we posted about dog bites that occur on the property of the dog owner and how, in order for the dog owner to be held liable, the injured person must show that the dog owner had some...
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