With the Covid-19 pandemic and everything else that has disrupted daily life, there is very little that has been “normal” about 2020. But even though Tennesseans have spent far less time on the roads this year (due to the stay-at-home orders and working remotely), law...
Month: August 2020
Driver-Assistance Tech May Not Work As Well As Advertised
The vast majority of car accidents are caused by some type of human error. This could include the errors that stem from poor choices, such as the decision to drive drunk or distracted. But it also includes honest errors that all drivers can and do make from time to...
What to consider before disinheriting a relative
The choice to remove a family member from your last will and testament is a significant emotional and financial decision. If you don't handle your decision carefully, you could end up having your last wishes overruled by a court should your scorned beneficiary try to...
Yes, You Do Need An Estate Plan
You might assume that you don’t have enough money or own enough property to require an estate plan. But what about the assets and property you do own? Those will go somewhere when you pass away. The truth is that you already have an estate plan in place – sort of. If...
What to expect from the home closing process
You searched for the perfect home and finally found one. You put in your offer and waited with bated breath until the seller accepted your offer. Now, it is finally drawing near: your closing day. You probably feel many emotions, including eagerness, uncertainty and...
Preserve one’s legacy with a charitable remainder trust
As the Baby Boomer generation reaches retirement age in record numbers, many of these older adults revisit their estate plans. Grandparents may wish to set up trusts for the younger generations or look for ways to avoid inevitable estate taxes. Many people choose to...
When and where are car accidents most common?
Every time we get in our vehicles, we risk getting into an accident. Because of this, we often take as many precautions as we can to avoid one. We wear our seat belts, put our phones away, obey the speed limit and drive defensively. Another precaution you can take to...
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