Tennessee business owners take every measure to see that their businesses profit and expand. In addition to making sure their companies continue to experience positive growth, business owners also need to have estate plans in place. Estate plans can help ensure that...
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Teen drivers at risk during “100 deadliest days”
The time between Memorial Day and Labor Day is known as the 100 deadliest days because of the uptick in car crash fatalities seen every year. Parents of teen drivers in Tennessee should be especially concerned because the period coincides with summer break and many of...
The challenge of passing on assets to children
Individuals just starting to think about estate planning in Tennessee may be wondering how to divide their assets among their children. When parents have more than one child, or children from prior marriages, it can be difficult to determine how to fairly split...
Some reasons why you need an estate plan
In Tennessee and around the country, many people think that estate planning is something that is reserved only for the wealthy. The truth is that estate planning is about much more than a way for people with significant assets to pass them down to the next generation....
3 mistakes to avoid when creating a will
As you age, you know you need a will to pass on your assets to your loved ones. But do you know where to begin? Tennessee has laws regarding how to make a proper will, such as how you can write it and who must witness it. Other guidelines help prevent issues from...
3 factors that determine a custody decision
Few things are more stressful than a divorce, but if you have kids, the situation can be even more difficult to handle. As you separate from your spouse, you must also determine what is best for your kids, and that is not always an easy process. Custody disputes are...
Steps to take if your Social Security disability claim is denied
Getting a denial notice for your Social Security disability benefits can be frustrating and discouraging. According to the Social Security Administration, an average of 77 percent of initial claims are denied. If you receive a denial letter, you may lose hope and...
Common factors in distracted driving accidents
Nowadays, many Americans are in a hurry, which can lead them to eating, catching up with friends and family and otherwise engaging in distracted driving behaviors that endanger you and everyone else on the roadway. The distracted driving problem is so prevalent on the...
A probate overview
Inheritance and estate plans run the gamut. They can be simple or extremely complex, but most people understand the basic concept. When somebody dies, their assets go to another person. Before that can happen, it has to go through probate—this is the part where...
