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Loved ones are fighting a prolonged court battle after the former Zappos.com Inc. CEO, Tony Hsieh, joined a long list of prominent celebrities who died without leaving a Will. As when Prince died without a Will, the court has said the CEO died intestate, the legal term used when someone...
Read More Continue ReadingWhen can a subcontractor file a lien? Under Tennessee law, a subcontractor is considered an indirect lien claimant since he or she typically does not have a contract with the owner of the property. Even though a subcontractor does not have a contract with the owner, he or she might...
Read More Continue ReadingTennessee Requirements for Attorney Fee Provisions As the business lawyer Memphis TN trusts when it comes to contract negotiation and drafting, one piece of simple legal advice we frequently give our small business clients is to always include attorney fee provisions in your contracts and routine business forms. Why? Because...
Read More Continue ReadingTop 8 Things to Know About Tennessee Residential Property Disclosure Law If you are thinking of buying or selling a home, you may have questions about the basics on Tennessee property disclosure law. The Tennessee Residential Property Disclosure Act, Tenn. Code Ann. 66-5-201, et. seq., requires the Seller of a...
Read More Continue ReadingCan an Electronic Signature Form a Contract in Tennessee? Did you know that in most cases courts will recognize an electronic signature, and enforce contracts “signed” and created by e-mail exchange? Oral vs. Written Contracts – Intro Contrary to popular belief, a contract doesn’t always have to be in writing...
Read More Continue ReadingJoint Property Ownership Pitfalls and Solutions Our law firm has worked on a couple of cases lately involving joint property ownership; that is, property owned by a group of several individuals. Owning a piece of land or real estate with a group of individuals or family members can lead to...
Read More Continue ReadingReason to Add an Attorney Fee Provision You’re running a small business. You have a form, purchase order, or other short contract you always use. Take a moment to look at your forms and contracts. Do they include an attorney fee provision? If not, we recommend that you add one....
Read More Continue ReadingTop 8 Ways to Save Money on Attorney Fees Let’s talk about attorney fees. When confronted with a legal claim or issue, some people simply want to “turn it over to the lawyer and be done with it.” Others prefer a more hands-on approach, and they prefer to work closely...
Read More Continue ReadingWhat You Need to Know about Insurance Company Claims The overwhelming majority of insurance claims are fairly handled and paid without complication. But, some are not. While there are a number of reasons why an insurance claim might be denied or why you might not get paid what you think...
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...
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