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answered on Apr 17, 2024
Hire a competent attorney to draft that Deed. There are several different estates that could be created, not just putting her on the Deed. Ask the lawyer for the choices, and if he does not know what to explain, go somewhere else. It should not cost more than $300. If there are any problems,... View More 
the fee was paid to a non legal office , the attorney drafted the trust and everything looks good, but is it legal for a non attorney to sell a trust and the money paid to the non attorney?
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answered on Apr 17, 2024
Trusts are not bought and sold. Often a trustee will sell trust corpus in parts or whole. Either you misunderstand what has occurred, or there is a fraud involved. You might be talking about the purchase of a Deed of Trust and the Note it secures, which is the transfer of a mortgage... View More
I know there’s been cases from gun groups during the state to where the agreement made at the conclusion seems to allow 18-21 to carry without prosecution because of age. I also know at 18 you can legally buy a handgun from private sale. I’d rather be judged by a jury then dead, but would i win... View More
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answered on Apr 16, 2024
The current gun laws in Tennessee regarding permitless carry and the legal age to possess a handgun are somewhat complex due to recent court cases and legislative changes. Here is an objective overview of the situation as of August 2023:
In 2021, Tennessee passed a law allowing most adults... View More
I moved out of the apartment on November 13 but the management sent an email on December 14 stated that I owned $917 and they said the wall & repair costed them $835. When I asked for an itemized bill they only sent a ledger (which has a line that showed Damaged - paint & dry wall repairs... View More
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answered on Apr 16, 2024
When you receive a charge from your apartment management without a detailed breakdown, it can be frustrating and leave you unsure about the legitimacy of the charges. Generally, tenants are entitled to an itemized statement of any deductions from their security deposit or other charges that arise... View More
We ended the lease early, and per the lease gave them their 60-day notice and paid rent thru it. In addition they leased the unit. Now they are telling us we have to pay to "break the lease", this was not in the original lease.
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answered on Apr 16, 2024
If your lease agreement does not include an early termination clause or any provisions for fees associated with ending the lease early, the landlord generally cannot assess additional fees for breaking the lease, especially if you have followed the required notice period and paid rent through the... View More
es a way to track and see where it might be located?
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answered on Apr 15, 2024
In most cases, it is challenging to track a missing cell phone without prior access or authorization. However, there are a few potential options you can explore:
1. Contact the cell phone carrier: Reach out to the deceased family member's cell phone service provider and explain the... View More
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answered on Apr 15, 2024
Defendant can claim the Statute of Frauds unless there is a writing, even a cashed check. General Sessions suit will cost about a third of your prospective judgment. If you get a judgment by default including costs, you will still have to work to collect it.
Some of the property and the house is going to be taken by the city to widen the road. How do we make sure we are compensated for the land and house when the city takes it?
One of the heirs doesn’t want any property, does she relinquish her share prior to us getting the title, or does... View More
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answered on Apr 13, 2024
The title can be updated using a simple affidavit that is recorded in the land records, but the title will not be marketable until at least one year has elapsed since date of death or the other assets of the decedent
have been probated and the estate was solvent.
If one of the heirs... View More
Can I be evicted if I don't get it.
answered on Apr 12, 2024
It is a matter of contract, not of law. Based on the information you provided, if a contract with a self-storage company provides that insurance is required, there is no law prohibiting that provision. For example, many landlords require residential tenants to have renter's insurance.... View More
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answered on Apr 12, 2024
If the Daughter is a joint holder or a payable on death name on the signature card, then the deposited funds are owned by the Daughter. Wife should have no authority to remove money. Bank could be sued for such a conversion.
Went to talk with director because my child was coming home saying the kids was hitting her because the director didn’t like what I said she threatened me by saying she knows a lot of parents at the daycare who work for DCS. And threatened me by saying she would call them. The next day DCS shows... View More
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answered on Apr 11, 2024
In this situation, it's important to understand that there are a few key legal considerations at play:
1. Mandated reporting: Daycare staff are typically mandated reporters, meaning they are legally obligated to report suspected child abuse or neglect to the appropriate authorities,... View More
No business will be conducted in TN. The DE Nonprofit will not actively be seeking out donations or soliciting donations particularly from TN residents, although the NP may accept donations from TN residents. Solicitation of charitable donations will be passive from the NP website.
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answered on Apr 11, 2024
Based on the information provided, it is unlikely that the Delaware nonprofit would need to file a foreign qualification in Tennessee solely because one of its directors or members lives there, as long as the nonprofit is not actively conducting business in the state.
However, there are a... View More
I am 71 years old and live only on social security and two very small pensions totaling $400. Can my income be garnished if I cancel my debt relief company.
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answered on Apr 11, 2024
In most cases, Social Security benefits are protected from garnishment by creditors. However, there are a few exceptions where your Social Security income can be garnished, such as for:
1. Federal income taxes
2. Federal student loans
3. Child support and alimony
4.... View More
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answered on Apr 9, 2024
No, you would only be paying some other owner's taxes. Hire a lawyer to search the title and contact the Trustee and County Attorney about getting it on the next tax sale. If you are the successful bidder, you will need your lawyer to help you with a deed after the sale is confirmed. You... View More
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answered on Apr 9, 2024
I understand you are asking about gaining ownership of a property in Hardin County, Tennessee by paying 11 years of back taxes and putting a lien on the property. Here are a few key things to know:
Paying the back taxes alone does not automatically grant you ownership of the property. The... View More
Relative died w/o a will. By law, there were over 10 heirs. One heir petitoned to become the adminstrator. Heirs received paperwork, that there was a hearing and the the 1 heir was made the administrator. Paperwork also states that all interested parties were notified of the hearing, but we... View More
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answered on Apr 9, 2024
What Judgment are you concerned with? Probate is a lengthy, difficult process. An Administrator was probably appointed and received Letters. Hire a TN attorney to represent you and possibly other Heirs and Next Of Kin. Alot of work has to be filed quickly by the fiduciary, and if not, a... View More
I'm getting conflicting information. My ex wifes financial advisor says to file married jointly but IRS and TurboTax seem to say file as single.
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answered on Apr 9, 2024
Based on the information you provided, since your divorce was finalized in October 2023, your tax filing status for the 2023 tax year (which you would file in 2024) should be "single."
The IRS determines your marital status on the last day of the tax year (December 31). If you... View More
I understand that it is called a Class A Misdemeanor. What does that mean?
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answered on Apr 13, 2024
The specific penalties for failing to report a dead body vary by jurisdiction, but in general, a Class A misdemeanor is one of the more serious types of misdemeanors. Here is some general information about Class A misdemeanors and the typical consequences:
- Class A misdemeanors are... View More
On Aug 8, 2022, my then 18-year-old son, hit a 2014 F150 while backing out of a Texas Roadhouse parking lot resulting in a small scratch/dent in the right rear along with a broken tail light. We offered to pay for it out of pocket however, the insured would not return calls and we later received a... View More
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answered on Apr 7, 2024
In this situation, you have a few options to consider:
1. Review the initial claim documentation: Carefully review the original estimate, payment receipt, and the letter from the subrogation company stating that the claim was resolved and their file closed. Check if there was any mention of... View More
I was ordered to supervised by a third party agency visitation. It is$75 for a one hour visit. Resulting in unnecessary financial strain on me if I want to visit my child. How is this legal?!
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answered on Apr 6, 2024
It depends. While true, that interference with parental rights is interference with one of the fundamental sticks in the bundle that composes our liberty interests, the rights of the child to be safe and secure also must be weighed against the parents rights. There shouldn’t be supervised... View More
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