Legal Services at the Intersection of Business and Life
Understanding who inherits after a death can ease stress and prevent conflict. In Tennessee, the rules differ depending on whether the person left a valid will. Here’s a plain-language guide to how assets pass—with practical notes for spouses, children, and other...
A general partnership can feel easy: you and a co-owner shake hands, split profits, and get to work. But that simplicity comes with serious risk. In a general partnership, each partner is personally liable for the business’s debts and legal problems—even those caused...
Disagreements during probate are common—especially in times of grief. Conflicts often involve who should serve as executor, how assets are valued or distributed, whether certain debts should be paid, or even whether the will is valid. In Tennessee, these disputes can...
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) announced on March 26, 2025, that all United States companies and individuals are now exempt from submitting beneficial ownership information (BOI) reports. Under the new rule, only foreign companies operating in the...
If you’re buying a home in Tennessee, you’ll likely hear both “deed of trust” and “mortgage.” They’re related but not identical. Understanding the difference can help you feel confident at closing and avoid surprises later. A deed of trust uses three parties:: You as...
Your estate plan is not something you finish and forget. If it no longer reflects your life, your wishes or the people you trust, then it's not protecting anything at all. As a business owner or manager, you are constantly dealing with change, and certain milestones...
Probate proceedings are often relatively straightforward. The person appointed as personal representative in a will submits the document to the courts. They receive authorization to proceed with estate administration. They communicate with interested parties, settle...
is proud to announce the addition of an accomplished attorney, Jennifer Gower Gaydon, to the firm’s Springfield office. Both women, born and raised in Robertson County, bring strong academic backgrounds, a passion for serving their...
is pleased to announce the addition of attorney Matt Holman to the firm’s Clarksville office. Matt brings a well-rounded background in both public and private practice, with broad experience across civil litigation, family law, insurance...
Inheriting a Parent’s House in Tennessee: A Guide for Adult Children Losing a parent is emotionally overwhelming, and handling their real estate afterwards often adds unexpected legal stress. For adult children in Middle Tennessee, figuring out what happens to the...