Understanding probate is crucial for estate planning and asset distribution after someone’s passing. Probate is the legal process of distributing a deceased person’s assets and settling debts. Assets that are exempt from probate can go directly to the designated beneficiaries, without waiting for the probate process to be completed. What assets go through probate? If you would like to know…
According to the National Safety Council, 50 percent of traffic deaths will occur at night. At the same time, however, drivers only spend about a quarter of their time driving at night. That means that statistically, the likelihood of an accident is almost doubled at night for every driver. Because truck accidents are often more severe compared to passenger vehicle…
Sometimes, a temporary order is necessary to ensure immediate support in the legal process. This legal document, which a court issues, offers temporary relief and protection until a thorough hearing can be conducted to determine whether a permanent order is needed. If you have any questions about seeking temporary orders in Tennessee, please consider scheduling a consultation with the experienced…
Being unfaithful is one of the main causes of marriages ending in the United States. However, when most people think about cheating and being unfaithful, they automatically think of the physical aspects. While emotional cheating is real and can absolutely cause a marriage to end, the law currently does not consider emotional affairs as adultery. It is very important for…
When drivers speed, it becomes increasingly difficult to control their vehicles. The reasons for this are because their reaction times are not quick enough, and they need more room to stop or slow down their vehicles in time. Therefore, if there are any sudden changes, such as a pedestrian entering the road, the traffic pattern changing, a vehicle switching lanes,…
Divorce can be very hard for couples, especially when children are involved. Learning how to co-parent and fighting over custody is most likely one of the most stressful things you and your children will ever go through. During times like this, we all need a way to vent and get our anger and frustrated feelings out. However, it is best…
Over the years, we have answered plenty of questions about how child support is determined when the non-residential parent has a substantial income. But what if you are the one who makes the money, and your child resides with you 50% of the time or more? Can a primary residential parent make too much money to receive child support? At…
When a family member or loved one passes away, your goal is to honor their wishes if they have left a will. Sometimes, things can become confusing if you find out there are multiple versions of their will. This is not uncommon, but it may take more time to sort out and determine what exactly your loved one desired after…
It is not an uncommon scenario for law enforcement to search a home and create a mess or even damage the property. They may create chaos and find nothing that they were looking for, which means that your home was ransacked for nothing. If this has happened to you, you may be feeling angry, stressed, frustrated, and overwhelmed. In fact,…
If you are recently divorced and receiving Social Security disability or retirement benefits, you may be wondering if your ex-spouse can claim your Social Security even though you have divorced. This is a common question among individuals in similar situations to you. When these questions or concerns arise, the Maryville divorce attorneys at Shepherd & Long, PC are happy to…