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answered on Oct 8, 2025

Usually, a son is not liable for his father's debts unless he specifically signs a contract agreeing to be legally responsible for paying those debts. The type of debt doesn't matter. So, his son needs to very carefully read everything he is asked to sign, to ensure he does not sign... View More

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answered on Aug 30, 2025

It is not too late. If your mother is still living and competent, you both can sign a new deed to transfer the property into a properly drafted revocable living trust. Under current federal law, assets owned individually or by a revocable trust at death generally receive a step-up in basis to fair... View More

I’m sorry your mother is in this situation. If she was married, she would be afforded the protection of homestead, but this option is not available to non-spouse paramours.

The good news: they cannot kick your mother out of the house without legal action.

As the heirs at law, the... View More

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answered on Jun 25, 2025

Whenever the heirs file an Unlawful Detainer Action against her, she will need to go to Court. Ultimately the heirs will be awarded possession, and if Mother does not get out, a writ of possession will be executed on her. Before that she could ask the heirs for move expenses to get her out... View More

Many Counties in Tennessee maintain GIS services and for those counties that don't the State has a web service where a person can look up properties and ownership. For the County - I would search by the County name and add "gis" to the search. For the State web address try:... View More

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answered on Jun 1, 2024

Finding an attorney for your situation can be challenging, but there are steps you can take to improve your chances. Given your circumstances, you should look for attorneys with experience in civil rights, health law, and possibly public interest law. These areas cover issues related to Medicaid,... View More

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answered on Dec 26, 2023

You have grounds to take legal action against your ex for identity theft and the fraudulent collection of your social security benefits. Identity theft is a serious crime, and if your ex used your identity to obtain benefits and open accounts in your name without your consent, this is a matter that... View More

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answered on Nov 3, 2025

At your upcoming hearing, your main goal should be to show that you do not have the financial means to pay alimony and that your wife is capable of supporting herself. Start by organizing proof of your income, such as your Social Security statement, rental income records, and recent medical bills... View More

You need to get your finacial information together and apply for a district attorney. In some areas the court may have a list of attorneys eho yhry vsn sppoiny to your case for a small fee. zi eould also contact your local bar association to see if they have a list of people who can help you.

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answered on Oct 11, 2025

Yes, as a property manager in Tennessee, you are legally allowed to request and retain a tenant’s identification or Social Security number, but only for legitimate business purposes. These typically include verifying identity, conducting background or credit checks, and confirming eligibility... View More

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answered on Sep 27, 2025

Even without a written lease, you have rights as a tenant in Tennessee since you’ve been living in the home and contributing to rent. Your brother cannot simply tell you to move out by tomorrow, because removing someone from a residence requires going through the legal eviction process. That... View More

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answered on Sep 27, 2025

Even without a written lease, you still have rights as a tenant since you’ve been living in the home and contributing to rent. Your brother cannot legally have the police remove you just because of an argument or missed payments. In most states, the landlord or leaseholder must follow the formal... View More

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answered on Sep 2, 2025

Suing Medicaid directly is not usually the first or most effective option, since Medicaid decisions are governed by state and federal law and there are established appeal procedures. In Tennessee, you have the right to appeal denials, and it sounds like you’ve already started that process. The... View More

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answered on Sep 1, 2025

In Tennessee, the law recognizes a marital presumption of paternity when a child is born during a marriage or within 300 days of its termination by divorce. Since your child was born within that window, the court can accept a petition to have your ex-husband legally declared the father even without... View More

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answered on Aug 30, 2025

Since you’ve been separated for several years, you can move forward with filing for divorce on your own, even if your ex-wife does not want to cooperate. Because there is no joint property to divide and your children are all adults, the process should be simpler, focusing mainly on legally ending... View More

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answered on Aug 27, 2025

Recipient will become disqualified for SSI. He should consult with a competent attorney about options. He does not want to commit federal and state crimes.

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answered on Aug 20, 2025

It sounds like this situation has weighed on you for a long time, and it makes sense to feel anxious about it. When you were a minor, the responsibility for what was submitted to the Social Security Administration was not yours but your stepfather’s. Later, as an adult, you acted in good faith,... View More

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answered on Aug 20, 2025

If you sell your vehicle to your friend for the exact amount of the loan balance, that generally is considered a fair market value transaction. In bankruptcy, the court usually looks for situations where property was sold for much less than it was worth, because that can be treated as hiding... View More

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answered on Jul 26, 2025

You’ve been through a deeply frustrating and painful experience, and you’ve taken some powerful first steps by filing complaints and documenting what happened. If Comerica Bank and Direct Express failed to investigate your fraud claim properly—especially when federal benefits were... View More

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answered on Jul 13, 2025

I am sorry to say that there is no theory upon which you can withdraw on the social security benefits of a deceased person who was not your spouse or parent.