Tennessee Law And Real Estate Blog
Tips for handling a homeowners association dispute
Homeowners associations (HOAs) govern some communities with the intention of maintaining the community's standards and retaining the value of all homes in the area. Therefore, theoretically, HOAs are beneficial for all homeowners within the association. While HOAs...
How to prevent your children from disputing your estate
It's likely that you already have a good idea of how you would like your estate to be distributed at the end of your lifetime. If you have a complex family that includes stepchildren or estranged children, you may not intend to distribute your estate equally among...
Thorough estate planning includes digital assets
When most people decide to create an estate plan, they automatically think about the person or people they want to receive their property, such as a house or business. In the past, all that was included in a will or trust was money or property. However, in this day...
How to successfully negotiate a commercial lease
You may be interested in signing a commercial lease for a variety of reasons. Maybe you’re looking to start a small business and need an office to work from. Or maybe you have a retail store and require a storefront with plenty of foot traffic. Regardless of what type...
Estate planning tricks to reduce conflict over your last will
Your assets reflect a lifetime of hard work and self-denial, as you saved or invested what you made instead of just spending on frivolous creature comforts. It's only natural that you have specific wishes and intentions for the money you've earned and the possessions...
How to talk to your parents about their estate plan
Death and finances are often taboo, especially among older generations that grew up less wealthy. Children who awkwardly bring it up can come off as greedy. Transparency is crucial when discussing estate planning because it offers a sense of relief for loved ones and...
Why you need a lawyer at your house closing
Buying a home is one of largest purchases—and biggest decisions—you’ll ever make. The seller will likely have a real estate agent present, and you should have representation, too. Do you need a lawyer for these proceedings? Unlike some states, Tennessee does...
