As noted above, having your name on the mortgage (called a Deed of Trust in TN) has no bearing on the ownership of the property, which is wholly...

There are different means of holding an executor accountable. If you want to discuss the options available to you, feel free to contact me. I’m in...

My uncle wants me to waive my rights as a personal representative for estate and annual accounting without surety bond/ consent

Your uncle, it would seem, wants to be named as personal representative of an estate for one of your parents. If you have misgivings about this,...

Mother passed away leaving everything to a stepdad. He remarried. Does new spouse inherent all in Tn?

Based on what you have described, your mother left everything to your Stepdad, which means that once her estate was properly distributed, your...

How do I change the name on the deed of my deceased father's house into my name? Is there a time limit to do this?

There are probate alternatives in TN. Each has its own unique set of criteria for when its available. You need to talk to an Elder Law or Private...

How do I put my wife's name on a property in Clarksville,TN that is owned by her mother?

Your mother in law needs to communicate with a TN attorney that she wants to have your wife’s name added to the deed in some form. It’s your mother...

My wife is in a mental institution and I wish to know how to get guardianship to take care of her

The process for this in Tennessee is known as a Conservatorship. It involves petitioning the court to declare a person unable to manage their...

I own my home and would like to leave it to me grandkids. can I do a quick deed before I die?

If you do a Quitclaim Deed to your grandchildren but not give it to them now, then the Deed is of no effect after you die. If you do a Quitclaim...

The most straightforward way of handling this would be to hire an attorney to open up probate. Once you have an Executor (if there was a Will) or...

There are things that can be done, but the TennCare rules are complicated. I suggest you reach out to an Elder Law attorney for a consultation. If...