Author: Tressler & Associates
Why Should You Care About Copyright Law?
You have the right to copyright your work if your business produces content of any kind. That’s not hyperbole, if you’ve created music for your store, videos for your business’s…
Continue readingBeneficiaries Trump Wills
There are many misconceptions among people regarding estate planning. For example, your spouse with whom you share children does not automatically inherit your entire estate if you pass away. This…
Continue readingNuncupative Will Requirements
In a prior post, we discussed the witness requirements in Tennessee for a traditional, typed-out will. Now we will discuss the requirements for nuncupative, also known as oral wills, and…
Continue readingWhy Bother With Estate Planning While I’m Young And Broke?
There is a common myth that estate planning is only for the elderly or the wealthy; maybe even only for the elderly and wealthy. This myth shows that few really…
Continue readingThe Tennessee Intestacy Myth
There is a myth in Tennessee about intestacy that I hear often: if you die intestate, your property will naturally be distributed to the right people. By “right people,” they…
Continue readingA Big Break On Estate Tax In Tennessee
Every new year brings new taxes. Fortunately, for people in Tennessee, estate tax is likely one they won’t have to worry about. Estate taxes change frequently, and it can be…
Continue readingWhy is Owner’s Title Insurance Important?
Are you currently buying or selling a home? Is this your first time buying or selling a home? If so, you should probably consider owner’s title insurance. There are a…
Continue readingEviction Notices
Landlord-Tenant Law is an area of law where so many decide to represent themselves without guidance from a lawyer. It seems like a good idea to some because they will…
Continue readingTypes Of Deeds In Tennessee
In Tennessee, there are different types of deeds. First, let’s define what “deed” means. It can be confusing because the term, “Deed,” also refers to a Deed of Trust. A…
Continue readingWitness Requirements for a Will in Tennessee
One of the main issues that I see with a Last Will and Testament people can create online or not in front of an attorney is that they don’t meet…
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