If the Will directs you to sale the house then you may have to do so. I would like to read the will to say for sure.

You may make a claim against the estate for the house add-ons and bills you personally paid. However, in this case you cannot use the small estate affidavit option... View More

You cannot personally drop the case because it is the State's case. However, you can tell the District Attorney that you don't want to pursue charges and tell the reasons why and the DA may dismiss it.

No they cannot arrest him for a drug charge because he had drugs in his system. He had to be in possession of them. There must be more to it. I recommend you call the clerk's office and get a copy of the affidavit of complaint and see what it says. I also recommend you hire an attorney to... View More

I don't know what could happen without knowing more facts. He "could" have a case of self-defense. It's important that he gets an attorney immediately. To prove his case he will need witnesses and any other evidence that it was self defense. You can help by gathering as much... View More

you will need to call Maury County clerk's office. Your case will likely be reset because the courts are closed to most in-person proceedings until the end of January. The clerk's office will give you the correct court date.

The best solution is going to be to hire an attorney. I know you said you cannot afford one, but I would try to find a way to hire private counsel because they will give your husband and his case the attention it deserves.

Public defenders are busy and usually have a heavy case load. That... View More

You could receive a probation violation if you haven't abided by your probation conditions. I recommend calling you probation officer as soon as possible and make some type of arrangement. Ask you probation officer if they are going to issue a violation. Good Luck !

Yes you should turn yourself in but , before you do, call and find out what your bond is or if you will be released on your own recognizance (ROR). That way you can plan ahead and get in and out relatively quickly. Good Luck!

If there is a warrant she needs to go ahead and turn herself in. She can call and find out how much her bond is and arrange to be bailed out immediately. Hopefully a bonding company will help her. Getting into a rehab facility is a smart idea to help minimize jail time and get her some help.... View More

Yes, you should get all your property back. You need to go down to the police station and request it. If they refuse then you may need a release order from the District Attorney.

If you mental capacity was in question at the time of the event (the theft) then I suggest hiring an attorney to talk to the District Attorney and request a mental evaluation . Good Luck!

If there is no will, and the father is not married , and the house is not jointly owned, then the house should vest in the children when he dies. If your wife becomes joint owner she cannot just be thrown out of the house. I suggest talking to an attorney to understand the whole process.

Theft.

I'm not sure about the statute of limitations. However you may be able to get some fines and costs waived by the court if you are found to be indigent. You will need to get a court date and fill out an affidavit of indigency and ask the judge to waive your costs and fees. Some costs can't... View More

They usually take 3-7 days. If he is released from Blount County he will still need to go to Sevier County and turn himself in for the warrant .

Nothing right now. Your daughter will need to appear on the court date as the main victim/witness. The domestic assault charge will hopefully be addressed on Sept 10th. If he pleas guilty he will likely be required to do jail time or probation and to stay away from your daughter. He will (... View More

If your father died without a will (intestate) then your father's estate will be divided among his wife and children.

You can petition the court to be the personal representative and handle your father's estate. If your sibling becomes the personal representative then he/she will... View More

Yes, an out of state warrant will get you arrested in another state. It usually happens when a police officer calls in your information during a traffic stop. The police will arrest you and wait for the state who issued the warrant to come get you.

It depends on the details surrounding why they gave you the card and the how long you kept the card. If you were suppose to use it to buy something then you should have given it back to them immediately after the purchase. More information is needed to determine if the facts support a criminal... View More

Your bond could be revoked if you personally don't show up to court . It is smart to have an attorney , especially in a circuit court case, but if you don't have an attorney you wont get your bond revoked.