Even when all interested parties are adults, probate proceedings can still become complicated. When a minor has an interest in an estate, the court must take extra care to ensure that the child’s rights are protected. One of the most crucial aspects in these cases is...
Buying or building a home or business in Chattanooga is a major investment. You expect solid construction and quality materials, not cracks in the walls or leaks in the ceiling. When those problems appear, frustration follows fast. Construction defects can lead to...
Businesses do not operate in a vacuum. They depend on the economy and the working relationships of multiple different parties. In some cases, conflicts can arise through the course of business operations that can complicate day-to-day workflows or even put the future...
Planning for the future often involves considering what will happen to your belongings after you're gone. Most people create a formal, written will to ensure their wishes are followed. However, life can be unpredictable. Sometimes, unexpected events occur, and there...
When it comes to running a business, maintaining smooth relationships with vendors can help to facilitate the successful operation of a company. However, these relationships can become contentious under certain circumstances, whether due to disagreements over pricing,...
Construction companies have to comply with the law. There are regulations that establish minimum standards for residential properties. Businesses and professionals in the construction sector also have to meet the expectations of their clients. It is common to invest a...
Members of the public may witness criminal activity when they’re out and about. In some cases, they may feel compelled to intervene because they view that as the right thing to do. Attempting to detain someone who has broken the law could lead to that party's arrest...
When your family discovers multiple wills during probate of a loved one’s estate, the most recent document should negate the other(s). However, before enforcing its provisions, the probate court must still validate that will. Unfortunately, when determining the valid...
The more important the role that someone fills at a company, the more likely they are to have access to certain trade secrets. Businesses may give executives, managers and other professionals access to proprietary information like client lists, recipes and other trade...
In some cases, a person passes away after making poor financial decisions, and they have an incredible amount of debt. But it could also be that things happened that were outside of their control. Maybe they made wise decisions and simply contracted a deadly disease...