The process of settling an estate after the death of a loved one can be a difficult undertaking for a grieving family. One of the things that can make this a potentially complicated process is probate, a step that can take a significant amount of time to complete. If...
Memphis, Tennessee, Law Blog
How retail stores can negotiate strong commercial leases
The success of a Tennessee retail store location depends largely on the flow of customers through the store. Choosing a prime location is critical for visibility and foot traffic, but there are also other factors that could affect a store’s long-term success. One of...
Selling a home during or after a divorce
Divorce brings significant changes for every member of the family, including where a parent and the children can live. To reduce the upheaval the kids may experience during a divorce, a Tennessee parent may consider the benefits of keeping the family home. It is...
Real estate trends that could affect the next decade
Buying or selling residential property is a significant financial endeavor that comes with various risks. Potential Tennessee buyers and sellers will want to operate carefully and thoughtfully as they are making real estate decisions, and one way to do this is to...
Should a couple sell the family home during a divorce?
Divorce will change virtually every area of life for a Tennessee family, and major adjustments may be necessary to accommodate these changes. In certain situations, the best choice will be to sell the family home. If this is the most reasonable course of action for a...
Don’t let your will become outdated
Many people in Tennessee and elsewhere prefer to avoid discussions about their own mortality. Those who come around to realizing the importance of estate planning may take steps to execute a plan, then push it to the back of their mind, not wanting to address the...
Your legal obligations as a landlord
As the owner of a rental property, you know that it can be a challenge to find the right tenants who will take care of the residence and pay rent on time. While finding the right tenant is not always an easy process, this is only the first step for you. Once a rental...
Potential buyers should be aware of these four things
The decision to purchase a home in Tennessee is an exciting step, but it is also one that comes with certain potential risks for the buyer. Before making this important decision, a potential buyer will find it beneficial to do the appropriate research and take every...
Post-pandemic commercial and real estate trends
As the world adjusts to life after many pandemic-related restrictions expire and change, it will become apparent how COVID-19 changed the way people make important decisions. This is also true for both commercial and residential real estate decisions. The pandemic...
Paying back taxes during the estate administration process
When a loved one passes away, those left behind are tasked with the responsibility of administering that person’s estate. The estate administration process involves paying off remaining debts, locating assets and distributing assets according to the terms of the will,...