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What happens if someone dies without a will in Tennessee? – Patterson Bray PLLC

This transcript was auto-populated. Transcript: 00:00:00 – 00:01:08 If someone dies without a will in Tennessee and they have assets in their sole name or payable to their estate, then their estate is subject to Tennessee’s intestate laws of succession. If someone dies in Tennessee with a surviving spouse...

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How is property divided in a Tennessee divorce? – Patterson Bray PLLC

This transcript was auto-populated. Transcript: 00:00:00 – 00:01:06 The first thing that any court must do is make a determination of which assets are owned by the parties are part of the marital estate and which assets are their separate property. For the most part, anything that a party...

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What is a parenting plan? – Patterson Bray PLLC

This transcript was auto-populated. Transcript: 00:00:00 – 00:01:12 A parenting plan in Tennessee is for children of divorce in which a court is going to lay out the day-to-day parenting schedule. It will also lay out who is going to make decisions about the children’s future. And those are...

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Most Dangerous Intersections In Memphis, TN For Car Accidents

Driving through Memphis often means navigating busy streets, heavy traffic, and intersections where accidents are more likely to occur. These locations are more than just traffic choke points; they can be sites of life-changing injuries when drivers aren’t careful. For those who have been in a serious crash, working with...

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What if my ex refuses to pay alimony? – Patterson Bray PLLC

This transcript was auto-populated. Transcript: If your ex has an alimony obligation that they are refusing to pay, the way we resolve those cases is by filing a petition for civil contempt. There’s two types of contempt in Tennessee. Uh, one of those is called criminal contempt and one...

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How does Tennessee handle alimony? – Patterson Bray PLLC

This transcript was auto-populated. Transcript: The way Tennessee handles alimony is a number of different ways. There are in Tennessee four different forms of alimony. And the purpose of transitional alimony is to help a spouse transition out of divorce. And what that is supposed to mean is that...

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What assets go through probate, and what avoids it? – Patterson Bray PLLC

This transcript was auto-populated. Transcript: The only assets subject to probate are assets in the individual’s sole name or payable to their estate. Other assets, jointly held assets pass automatically to the surviving joint owner at the individual’s death. Doesn’t matter what your will says or if you have...

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What is probate? – Patterson Bray PLLC

This transcript was auto-populated. Transcript: Probate is a court supervised process of administering an individual’s assets after they pass. Probate is initiated in the county where the individual resided at the time of their death by filing a petition to open their estate and appoint a personal representative. The...

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Filing For Divorce When A Spouse Moves Out Of State

When a marriage is ending, things can feel even more uncertain if one spouse moves out of state. It’s common to wonder whether you can still file for divorce in Tennessee or if your spouse’s new location changes where your case can be heard. The good news is that in...

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Dividing Retirement Accounts And Assets In A Divorce

Dividing property during a divorce can feel overwhelming, especially when retirement accounts are involved. These accounts often represent years of hard work and careful planning, so we want to handle them in a way that protects both value and future security. In Tennessee, we focus on evaluating all marital assets...

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What happens if someone dies without a will in Tennessee? – Patterson Bray PLLC

How is property divided in a Tennessee divorce? – Patterson Bray PLLC

What is a parenting plan? – Patterson Bray PLLC

Most Dangerous Intersections In Memphis, TN For Car Accidents

What if my ex refuses to pay alimony? – Patterson Bray PLLC

How does Tennessee handle alimony? – Patterson Bray PLLC

What assets go through probate, and what avoids it? – Patterson Bray PLLC

What is probate? – Patterson Bray PLLC

Filing For Divorce When A Spouse Moves Out Of State

Dividing Retirement Accounts And Assets In A Divorce

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