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I would like a list of the State of Tennessee's minimum legal requirements for holographic wills. I am gathering information for my grandmother who has indicated that she plans to write her will by hand.
answered on Apr 3, 2017
The Tennessee Code is updated every year. There are hundreds of amendments every year, to many sections. You need to make sure you have the most current supplement, which at this time is probably 2016. ( The 2017 amendments will not be completed and published until the end of this legislative... View More 
Man has Alzheimer and Parkinson and is unable to care for himself. He is in long term care and wants to check out against medical advice. His wife is unable to care for him. What are her options to make sure he stays and receives the care he needs?
answered on Mar 3, 2017
Someone ( most likely the spouse) should file to have him declared incompetent and a conservator appointed for him. SHE ( the wife) does not have to be the conservator, although as spouse she has the right to serve if she wants to. If she can't handle the chore, HE still needs a conservator,... View More
died before the lawsuit was settled, and lived in the state of California. I live in Tenn. I was named successor in interest over my brothers Lawsuit. He died on 11/27/2015 while Tn inheritence tax was in effect, The total amount I received was 28658.69. I plan on deducting 4500. for an expense he... View More
answered on Aug 21, 2016
your lawyer should be able to answer that. The law of the state where the estate is governs. Also note generally the claims of injury cases are not subject to state or federal taxes, and hopefully your lawyer worked the wongful death/survival claims in a way that gives the best bounce. But you... View More
answered on Aug 15, 2016
All she has to do is sign her name, she does not have to write out the wording of the power of attorney. There are many forms available online, but its probably best to get a lawyer in your area to prepare it. If she cant just sign her name, it is still possible for her to "make her mark"... View More
We both live on disilibilty.I live on about $1300.00 a month.He has military retirement &military disilibilty plus he is still able to work.I just want to share the extra expence with him each month.He says yes but when time to pay he didn't give it all to me.Without it I cant pay all my... View More
answered on Jul 25, 2016
Unfortunately no, no child can be compelled to support a parent. You may feel morally obligated to pay for her care or her funeral or any of her expenses, but there is no LEGAL obligation to do. Perhaps you might try sending him the actual bills every month so he can see what the costs are. We have... View More
answered on Jul 11, 2016
If there has been a conservator appointed, that means that a judge has signed a written order explaining why a conservator was needed, and that order should also contain a specific description of the powers and authority granted to the person acting as the conservator. You need to read that court... View More
He feels the visits upset his mother. The mother is in early stages of alzheimers.
Is his word enough to obtain an injunction?
answered on Jul 11, 2016
In the strictest sense, yes, his word is enough IF he is believeable, sincere, articulate, or in other words, he does a good job communicating and testifying. If always up to the Judge to make this kind of decision, and its not based on how many people testify- its who is the most convincing. I... View More
I feel that at some point he may make poor decisions. This is not specified in divorce settlement. What to do?
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