Memphis, Tennessee, Law Blog
8 tips for resolving disputes with your tenants
As a landlord, disputes with your tenants are just about inevitable. Still, you need to know how to deal with them when they arise. Here are some tips for dealing with issues and disagreements with your tenants. Know the law – The best way that you can avoid disputes...
Residents wary of early proposal for motorsports track
Some residents in an area of Oak Ridge, Tennessee, are expressing their concerns over a proposal for a motorsports track and adjacent amenities. A developer is discussing preliminary plans to build the track, which also would allow for vehicle testing, on hilly lands...
Should you leave your home to your children?
The home is a tricky subject when considering estate planning with multiple children. You can divide up other assets, like your life insurance policy or your savings. But what do you do with the family home? Parents have essentially two main options. First off, they...
Lenders, make foreclosure simpler with the right help
As a lender, you sometimes have to foreclose on properties when the owners do not pay on time for several months. It’s your right to take that property back and to attempt to get back the money you lent. You know the importance of working with a strong legal team....
Be cautious of real estate scams in Tennessee
Tennessee is a great place to live, so it’s no surprise that a lot of folks have been looking to relocate here. The Memphis and Nashville areas are both particularly popular (although you really can’t go wrong anywhere in the state). Unfortunately, real estate scams...
Ready to close on a home? Follow the right steps
If you’re getting ready to close on a property, you need to make sure that everything is prepared on time and meets appropriate deadlines. Deadlines are absolutely critical. Fortunately, when you work with your attorney, you’ll be able to get more information on...
4 qualities to choose when naming a health care agent
When a doctor tells you that you need medical treatment, you have the power to decide what to do. If you feel like the risk isn’t worth the reward, you can decline care. Or if you would do anything to stay healthy and alive, you may choose to go forward. But who...
Your estate plan can set up conservatorships
If you have a loved one who needs support due to a disability, age or illness, one good option may be to set up a conservatorship. Conservatorships are created for adults over the age of 18. That person might be reliant on you for support now, but if you can no longer...
What happens when a house inspection doesn’t go well?
When you’re planning on buying a home, a house inspection is part of the standard process. It’s the best way to protect yourself from hidden defects in the property that could be a problem later. Most of the time, home inspections turn up nothing more serious than a...
What to do when your neighbor encroaches on your property
Emotions can run high when two neighbors argue over property boundary lines. Things can escalate even quicker when one neighbor encroaches on your land. Fortunately, there are ample ways to handle this problem legally without letting your emotions get the best of you....
