Legal Services at the Intersection of Business and Life
When people receive court papers, they often feel angry or inconvenienced. Perhaps you feel like you’ve already worked out an arrangement about your child’s custody with your ex, and you don’t understand why they’re bringing a custody case. However annoyed or inconvenienced you may feel about receiving custody court papers, do not ignore them. If you ignore these papers, a…
Losing a parent is one of life’s most trying experiences. In addition to coping with your grief, you might be unsure what to do about your parent’s outstanding bills, home, and car. Even without a will, the law provides a way for property to be distributed to a person’s heirs. The attorneys at Batson Nolan PLC are here to answer…
Losing a loved one is never easy. And dealing with questions of inheritance can make things even more emotional and challenging. Before you can claim a deceased family member’s assets,including their home or car, their estate must go through probate. The probate court appoints a personal representative and resolves important issues regarding the estate. Loved ones often testify in probate…
As American life expectancies get higher, the number of people with dementia also increases. The CDC estimates that around 5.8 million people in the United States have some form of dementia. Without any medical breakthroughs, this number will likely grow to 60 million people by 2060. Dementia tends to affect people late in their lives. Notably, a vast majority of…
Small businesses number 636,842 or 99.5% of Tennessee’s total companies, according to the United States Small Business Administration (SBA) Office of Advocacy’s August 2021 report. If you have an entrepreneurial inclination, one option is to buy an existing business rather than hanging up your own shingle. If this sounds appealing to you, you may wonder, What are the pros and…
Many Americans over the age of 72 understand the importance of making plans for their family once they’ve passed on. Eighty-one percent of those aged 72 or older have an estate plan in place. Yet, only 4 out of 10 of all American adults have a will or living trust. Having a will is essential for adults of all ages,…
When a loved one dies, your family faces the difficult process of grieving and making funeral arrangements. After that, you may wonder who will pay the remaining medical bills and when you might receive your inheritance. The time it takes for a person’s estate to go through probate in Tennessee depends on several factors, including the size of the estate,…
When you sign a contract, you expect the other party to deliver what they promised. However, not everyone performs perfectly all the time. When that happens, you may wonder if you are entitled to remedies for breach of contract. The attorneys at Batson Nolan PLC are experienced in handling Tennessee contract law matters and can help you understand your rights.…
You may have heard that estate planning can help protect your family and assets after your death. It’s true that without a valid will, the court will divide your estate according to Tennessee’s intestacy laws. But estate planning is much more than drafting a will. Several important documents will explain your end-of-life wishes beyond what happens to your assets after…
Strong corporate governance policies can be the glue that holds your business together. Good governance can help business owners develop trust between employees and managers, as well as foster excellent communication between owners and other stakeholders. Developing coherent corporate governance policies not only gets your company started on the right foot, but also creates a lasting model for business success.…