Legal Services at the Intersection of Business and Life
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.…
Buying and selling goods, services, and even businesses are how companies get ahead these days. And in this digital economy, it gets easier and easier to find out virtually anything about anyone. That said, there will always be a role for good, old-fashioned due diligence in business. Simply put, some transactions are too valuable and complex to hinge on low-quality…
Seeing a loved one lose their ability to live independently or manage their own affairs is heartbreaking. Whether they’re mentally incapacitated or suffering from a disability, your loved one is vulnerable. But you can do something to protect them. In this blog, we explain what you need to know about Tennessee’s conservatorship process. What Is a Conservatorship? A conservatorship is…
Probate can be a time-consuming and expensive process. Fortunately, not all estates have to go through probate. After a loved one dies, is probate necessary when there is a will? Not necessarily. In this blog, we’ll explain how probate works, when it is required, and when it is not. What Is Probate? Before discussing when probate is necessary, let’s first…