If you have a child who has a disability or special needs, you may worry about his or her future. After all, while you understand how to care for the young one in your family, you recognize you will not be around forever. When planning your estate, you may want to set...
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Negotiating a favorable commercial lease renewal
When you reach the end of your Tennessee commercial lease term, you may want to take a moment to reevaluate the lease and make sure it still meets the needs of you and your business. If it does not, you have two options. The first is to search for an alternative...
Understanding zoning ordinances and compliance
When looking for a location for your business, you probably considered factors such as ease of access, traffic flow and building size. Before you fall in love with a location, though, find out whether the city has zoned it for the type of business you have. Each city...
Powers of attorney are important estate planning tools
Powers of attorney for healthcare or for legal and financial management are great estate planning tools for anyone at any age. Of course, accidents happen, and unexpected issues can arise at any time in life. POAs provide peace of mind for loved ones, especially as...
Considerations to add to your lease as a landlord
When you purchase an investment property and act as a landlord, your first task is finding a suitable tenant. Once you do, you must have them sign a lease that protects your interests while complying with landlord-tenant laws in Tennessee. Make sure the rental...
When should you update your will?
Your will is an essential estate planning document that outlines how you want the court to distribute your property upon your death. Although creating a will is essential, only 4 in 10 people in the U.S. have one of these documents, according to a survey conducted by...
What is TennCare?
TennCare is Tennessee’s Medicaid program. Its members are low-income residents who may include pregnant women, children with disabilities and the elderly. TennCare is one of the oldest Medicaid managed care programs. It operates under the Centers for Medicare and...
Suburban real estate factors that could help attract urbanites
A growing trend shows that urban dwellers moving to Tennessee's suburbs could lead to a demand for more expensive real estate. As reported by The Counselors of Real Estate and according to a survey conducted by The Harris Poll, approximately 40% of urban residents...
What happens when you die in Tennessee without a will
If you die in Tennessee without first having made your Last Will and Testament, Tennessee law deems that you died intestate. The intestacy laws therefore determine who inherits your probate estate and in what proportion. For instance, should you leave a surviving...
Know your rights when a tenant misuses your property
Whether a tenant is illegally running a business, keeping a pet, having loud parties or otherwise breaking the terms of the lease, landlords can take legal action to protect their property. However, they must also pay attention to Tennessee's tenant rights laws when...