The loss of a loved one can be difficult for a family, especially as they are left with the task of settling the estate of the deceased. This process can bring out complex emotions and even disputes between heirs and beneficiaries, including siblings. Estate disputes...
Memphis, Tennessee, Law Blog
What is the role of the executor of an estate?
One of the most difficult tasks for a grieving family is the process of settling the estate of a loved one. After the death of a family member, those left behind must pay off remaining debts, distribute property and meet other requirements in order to close the estate...
Expectations for the estate administration process
The process of settling an estate can be emotional and complicated for a grieving family. For loved ones left behind, the requirements that must be met in order to settle and eventually close a Tennessee estate can be daunting, and it will be beneficial to understand...
Current expectations for commercial real estate
There have been various factors that have impacted real estate over the last three years, including drastic changes in demand, skyrocketing prices and a pandemic. At the moment, rising interest rates are having a significant effect on property transactions, and...
Lessons from royal and celebrity estates
One of the most complex tasks left to loved ones and family members after a death is settling the estate of the deceased. This means paying off remaining debts, informing heirs and beneficiaries, and distributing assets as directed in an estate plan. This can be a...
What are the expectations for real estate in 2023?
The last few years have brought significant changes to both commercial and residential markets. As investors, buyers and sellers look to the upcoming year, considering current trends can help one create reasonable expectations regardless of his or her individual real...
Is it still profitable to buy and flip homes?
Buying a home for the purposes of remodeling or repairing it is an expensive investment. If a Tennessee buyer does not intend to live in the home, the ability to resell the home quickly and for a reasonable amount of money is critical. Flipping homes can be a...
What should one expect when buying a home?
Buying a home is a significant financial and legal transaction, and careful consideration should be given to the risks involved with this purchase. A Tennessee buyer can prepare for what is ahead and possibly mitigate some of the risks he or she is facing by...
Expectations for the housing market in the near future
Buying or selling a home in the current market can be a complicated endeavor. There are reasons for both Tennessee buyers and sellers to remain cautious as inflation, rising interest rates and other economic factors will likely have impacts on the housing market in...
The difficulty of selling a home during a recession
Homebuyers have many important factors to consider no matter when they are selling a home in Tennessee, but there are times when that process may seem especially challenging. With signs pointing to the possibility of a recession, homeowners may wonder how this could...