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I am forming a close LLC in Wyoming for my IT consulting business, which involves primarily web design, development work, and physical infrastructure design. Although 85% of my work is remote, I occasionally provide in-person services to clients. I operate my business from Wyoming but maintain a... View More 
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answered on Apr 3, 2025
If you plan to conduct business in or with Tennessee you must register with the State of Tennessee.
Who currently owns the assets of my deceased mother's irrevocable trust, which includes a residential property and a rental property, established in Tennessee? The trust names three qualified beneficiaries. One of them acts as the sole trustee and has taken responsibility for maintenance,... View More
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answered on Mar 20, 2025
Get an attorney to represent your interests in the probate action. That will provide transparency to the issues you identified.
I have a gift shop and signed an application for net terms purchases. The agreement states that all credit accounts are due per each invoice's terms, penalties for late payments, and that any delinquency will involve costs of collection, including attorney fees. It also mentions the laws of... View More
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answered on Mar 3, 2025
You should let a business attorney review the letter to determine liability.
My mother, who was a sole business owner, passed away unexpectedly without a will. One of my two siblings is attempting to take control of her business by accessing her bank account and has taken possession of all her belongings, including the only copy of her business license and keys to her... View More
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answered on Feb 24, 2025
You will need to hire a lawyer, file a probate and protect your interests in the estate.
I am working as an independent contractor for a company that is two weeks overdue on paying my latest invoice. The payment terms we agreed upon are net 10, and I have this in writing. I contacted the company both by phone and email, and they stated that their payment system has been down for 15... View More
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answered on Feb 18, 2025
Have an Attorney write a letter on your behalf. When companies miss payments, take it serious. I have a commercial dispute now that rose from missed payments.
This all started at the end of October 2024. I started getting written up for anything. I never had verbal warnings first. HR was the issue. It was one lady and she just kept picking at me. I expressed my concerns to my regional manager and the owners via email. They showed her my email and the... View More
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answered on Dec 23, 2024
I agree, the facts that you presented, appear to show retaliation against you for a protected activity, so long as the employer knew that you filed an EEOC charge.
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answered on Nov 12, 2024
If you plan on conducting any business in Tennessee, you will need to register with the secretary of State. This can be completed online.
The lawyer told me I had to fill out paper work before they would disclose any info about the probate case. The paperwork turned out to be a bond waiver. Do I sign the waiver and how can I find out info on the case and the parties involved
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answered on Sep 9, 2024
1. Don't sign or agree to anything
2. If you have family in California, call and verify
3. If yes to number 2, call the "lawyers office" and ask them for a copy pf the petition
3. Hire local counsel
My step mother died in August and her sister died 24 hours prior to her death. The daughter was the only one who has access to the Trust and has been managing the money. She was given the death certificate and claims she does not have the original will. My father has already passed and has left... View More
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answered on Jan 10, 2024
If you are named in the will or have a legal interest in the estate, you may file a petition to admit the will to probate,
I ordered and a contract was approved by me for glass. The contract was amended by the company, as per my instructions, and "tempered glass" was added to the final invoice that was not specified. I signed and accepted the amended invoice when I picked up and paid for the glass. I found... View More
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answered on Dec 1, 2023
In general Sessions Court you can always ask for damages, but if they are not included in the contract, the Court may deny.
My father passed away, when he passed he and my step mom had matching wills. She had mental health issues and past away from dementia, prior to her death her will was changed even though she had dementia. Is the original will in effect? Does this void the will and give their family all rights to... View More
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answered on Oct 8, 2023
If you were a stated beneficiary in a will that was revoked by a new will while your Mother was diagnosed with dementia, you may have standing to bring a will contest.
My father's will states that his girlfriend and her grandson can continue living in the home after his death. It also states that the house is left 50% to me and 50% to his girlfriends grandson. I live in the state of Tennessee it is start anything I can do after his death and contest it and... View More
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answered on Apr 26, 2021
File a muniment of title with the will. Change title and eject the girlfriend. The will control over anything told to the girlfriend.
Live in Tennessee.
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answered on Apr 26, 2021
You should file a probate for muniment of title to change the title in the home.
There was no abuse of any kind she amended her will several times and added and removed me each time.
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answered on Mar 26, 2021
Yes. You can claim an elective share against the estate and depending on the number of years you were married you can claim a percentage of the net estate.
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answered on Mar 2, 2021
Yes, If you are named to inherit the real property
I am looking for something to have in place to help my mom (who lives in TN) with any financial, health and/or legal issues that may arise in the present and in the future when/if she becomes incapacitated.
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answered on Feb 12, 2021
You will need a duradle power of attorney for legal. You may also need a power of attorney for health care.
In 2020, I joined a couple opening a business for a 25% share of the company. Since that decision I was working full time on the business putting in 80 hours a week average. My business partners told me their capital investment was through spending money on the business out of their personal... View More
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answered on Feb 3, 2021
Yes, but better to sue them for fraud and go for civil damages.
The owner keeps adding work but doesnt want to pay for it.
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answered on Feb 3, 2021
When you agreed to the work did you have an invoice stating what you were going to do as a contractor? You should never do work unless the other party agrees to pay.
Is there any way for me to fight for the farm?
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answered on Feb 1, 2021
You and his wife are both heirs at law - not her children.You should contact an attorney concerning the nexts steps.
he died at age 24. i raised him. had legal custody.. ofc he had no will. he has money from shares in stock coming. his mom refuses to deal with it. can i be the executor? if not how long before it would go to unclaimed property? its been a year since his death..
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answered on Dec 23, 2020
Yes - you can file an estate and request to be appointed administrator.
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