Tennessee residents who are creating their estate plans should make certain to include plans for how to handle their digital assets. In today's world, online assets have taken on a more prominent role. Without planning for how they can be accessed and distributed,...
What is ongoing therapy for patients with TBI?
Traumatic brain injuries or TBIs are one of the most common injuries after a car accident. While some TBIs only need rest following the accident, more severe injuries may require you to go through further treatment. If you suffered from a catastrophic brain injury,...
What is the status of the death penalty in Tennessee?
Not every state uses the death penalty, and of those that do, there are some that use it often and others that rarely use it. The status of this punishment in Tennessee has had an up and down history. According to TN.gov, the only time the state did not have...
Timing is critical to restore driving privileges after a DUI
A Tennessee DUI arrest can be more than expensive, it can also bring life-altering consequences. Suspended driving privileges may result in losing your source of income if you cannot use your vehicle to perform your job duties or get to work. A requirement to install...
Revisit your estate plan following divorce
While you may enjoy the combination of bright city lights with rolling countryside in Tennessee, the effects of divorce extend beyond the proceedings. With 2020 approaching, you may be taking a new look at your life in general. Estate planning after a divorce lets you...
Identifying potential driving distractions
After experiencing a car accident in Maryville, you may naturally form a mental checklist trying to determine what might have caused the other driver to hit you. Good road conditions rule out the possibility of hazardous driving circumstances, the driver not appearing...
Can I rezone land from business to residential real estate?
Tennessee attracts many types of property developers, and in some cases, your goal of rezoning a tract of land from commercial to residential use is a workable possibility. When land sits idle for too long, the municipal council may find it beneficial to approve...
Tips for young adults coping with a TBI
A traumatic brain injury can interrupt every aspect of a young person’s life after an accident in Tennessee. Motor vehicle crashes and falls are the most common types of accidents that lead to TBIs, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. These...
Children’s reactions to divorce based on developmental stages
All divorces affect everyone in the family. However, a Tennessee divorce does not necessarily cause long-term negative effects for children. After the first year of adjustment, many children have returned to the milestones and development normal for their age group. ...
Do you need a pour over will?
There are a number of different types of trusts you may create to protect your Tennessee estate both before and after your death, and they each have benefits. If you create a trust, though, do you still need a will? Purpose of a trust As the Tennessee Bar...
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