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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Divorce changes nearly everything about how parents share time with their children. One of the most difficult questions that can arise is whether one parent can move away with the child. In Tennessee, the answer isn’t simple, and the law takes these situations seriously. Tennessee’s Relocation Law Tennessee law requires...
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You can’t just create an estate plan and forget about it. That’s not how this works. Life changes constantly, and your plan needs to keep up with those shifts. Most people get this in theory, but they struggle to know when they actually need to sit down and make updates....
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Most people don’t read their lease before signing, and that’s a mistake. This document is a binding contract, and what you agree to today affects your rights for the entire tenancy. Look at the basics first: how long you’re committed, what you’ll pay each month, when rent is due, and...
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A shooting at your apartment complex changes everything. You’re left dealing with trauma, medical bills, and questions about how this could’ve happened. Sometimes, the answer lies with the people who own and manage the property. Under Tennessee premises liability law, landlords can be held accountable when their negligence creates conditions...
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