Questions answered by Kyle Bates Heckman

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How after someone dies before a will can be read?

Kyle's answer | Answered on August 03, 2014

In Tennessee, the "reading" of a will is largely a product of what people have seen on television. When a heir looks at or inspects a will has no...

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Is there anything I can do legally about a motorcycle loan that I co-signed on for my brother who hasn't paid in 6 months?

Kyle's answer | Answered on July 31, 2014

If you agreed to pay the debt if your brother fails to, then yes, you will be responsible for paying that debt and the lender is perfectly within...

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Garnish a business owner who lost in general sessions court Knox TN?

Kyle's answer | Answered on April 04, 2014

If you are referring to garnishment as you might garnish someone's wages, then no, you can not garnish someone who is self-employed. But there are...

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I gave my landlord notice that i would be moving due to my job and found another renter, do i still owe the lease?

Kyle's answer | Answered on April 04, 2014

If your lease prohibits assignment, and does not allow you to terminate it early, then yes, you are still liable under the lease and the landlord...

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Can I be taken to court over $375 signature loan from 2010 when told by employee that I owed nothing and no contact for 4 years?

Kyle's answer | Answered on March 14, 2014

Can they file suit against you and require you to come to court? Yes. It does appear, however, that you potentially have a few different defenses....

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Negotiated for a home and the sellers both died the next day.

Kyle's answer | Answered on June 03, 2013

Arnold is absolutely right, you need to hire your own attorney quickly. There is a law in Tennessee which specifically addresses this situation,...

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Can A landlord charge me %10 late fee every 10 days for A past due balance even if its stated in the rental agreement.

Kyle's answer | Answered on December 10, 2012

It depends on the county the residence is in. In which county is the residence located?

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If a company accepts a check with FINAL PAYMENT written on it for a settlement of a debt can they try to collect more money?

Kyle's answer | Answered on November 19, 2012

I must disagree with Mrs. Bunce on this one. Tennessee has a statute which says that if a person negotiates a check with a writing to the effect of...

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My husband and I own our house. We want to remove our daughters name off the the deed. How do we do this ?

Kyle's answer | Answered on April 13, 2012

There no way you can take your daughter's name off the title to the property without her participation. Once you deed an interest in property to...

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I'm behind on car payment, the dealer is in tennessee. they left me a voicemail saying that they r gona file a class e felony???

Kyle's answer | Answered on October 27, 2010

First, felonies are classified into five categories based on the severity of the offense. Class E is the least severe classification (murder is a...

Kyle Bates Heckman's Answers (25)

How after someone dies before a will can be read?

Is there anything I can do legally about a motorcycle loan that I co-signed on for my brother who hasn't paid in 6 months?

Garnish a business owner who lost in general sessions court Knox TN?

I gave my landlord notice that i would be moving due to my job and found another renter, do i still owe the lease?

Can I be taken to court over $375 signature loan from 2010 when told by employee that I owed nothing and no contact for 4 years?

Negotiated for a home and the sellers both died the next day.

Can A landlord charge me %10 late fee every 10 days for A past due balance even if its stated in the rental agreement.

If a company accepts a check with FINAL PAYMENT written on it for a settlement of a debt can they try to collect more money?

My husband and I own our house. We want to remove our daughters name off the the deed. How do we do this ?

I'm behind on car payment, the dealer is in tennessee. they left me a voicemail saying that they r gona file a class e felony???