My mom has an outstanding nursing home balance, but has passed away. As her daughter, am I liable for this debt?

As stated, you are not liable. Your mother's estate will be liable if a claim is filed. If your mother is survived by a husband or minor child,...

My employer is repeatedly refusing to pay us on our scheduled paydays. We get the checks 5-10 days late. What can I do?

Filing a lawsuit may get her attention better, but it does not speed up the immediate payment unless she voluntarily complies. Employers who...

I replaced a wooden deck . It weathered badly. I found out the company delivered me the wrong material. Options?

You appear to have a claim for breach of contract. As such you need a lawyer to analyze the contract [whether written or oral]. Some written...

My property was broken into by a property management company in error. There was damage and items were stolen. Locks were change

Whether you can get punitive damages will depend upon the particular circumstances, and more intensive analysis is necessary. I suggest that you...

Can a signed paper relinquishing spousal rights of separated couple be reversed if signee changes their mind after one dies?

Although my 'gut' says 'no', Others need to have the "signed paper" reviewed by a lawyer before a sound answer can be given to this question. The...

I bought a house, a tractor was left in garage.

You may ask the claimant of the tractor to provide documentation to show that it belongs to him. He would need to produce that documentation in...

Parents and 4 kids on a deed as tenants in common - they have 7 kids though, parents and two kids on deed die, who owns now?

This case is another that illustrates the problems that occur when people cause deeds and many other legal documents to be prepared without getting...

How is this not considered discrimination?

Yes, there may be a "what's next" and it will be legal in Tennessee unless it violates a specific statute. Smoking is a behavior that creates...

What can I do if I have not heard from my lawyer in months and we are supposed to go to court on Aug 6th? Murfreesboro, TN.

Show up in court and try to get a delay so that you can obtain other counsel.

Your case illustrates the importance of having a lawyer on the front end of the transaction before the contract is signed. Typically, and...