How do I get legal temporary custody of my nieces who have been in my care for 18 months now?

You should file an emergency custody petition at juvenile court that states the reasons why the children are in your care and the circumstances for...

Will I have to to pay debts owed by my deceased husband, in Tennessee?

You are not personally responsible for individual debts your husband had, but his estate would be. You are responsible fore any joint debts you...

What happens if the.executr of.a.will is also the sole heir? Specifically to the house that has not been paid off entirely.

You will need some sort of probate to transfer the house to you. It's no problem that she wanted you to be executor and sole heir, but you will...

I want to know if it’s safe to put my name on a deed with a disabled son that cannot read and write and manage his money.

If he can't read, manage his funds, or understand the responsibilities of owning real estate, it probably shouldn't go in his name in the first...

I changed the subject from Guardianship to Child Custody so that you might get more on-point answers. If there is a pending custody matter before...

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?

Some type of probate is necessary. Consult with a local probate attorney to see whether probate administration, muniment of title, or a affidavit...

The concept of a private reading of a will in an attorney's office with the family present might look nice on tv, but it is not a formal part of...

What can we do? My father died Aug 2017 and my stepmother said no will that she gets everything?

If there is a will that leaves everything to your stepmother, she should produce it and file it with the probate court. If there's no will,...

Mom died October left living trust and revocable living trust will left me and my son property but didn't make a deed with our n

If Mom executed a revocable living trust and moved real estate into the trust, then there should be a deed that lists the owner of the property as...

Tennessee law does allow an executor to charge the estate a "reasonable" fee for working as executor. Defining what is and isn't reasonable can be...