Categories: Estate Planning
You have probably heard that getting your affairs in order is a good idea so your loved ones are protected when you pass away or become incapacitated. But you may not know exactly when to start planning your estate. The answer? Now is always the best time to start the process. When the unthinkable happens,...
Categories: Child Custody
When parents are unmarried or in the process of separating, it raises many questions, such as, Who has custody of a child if there is no court order? In Tennessee, the default rule is that both parents have custody if the child is born during the marriage. But if the child is born out of...
Categories: Real Estate
Wondering, What is a quiet title in real estate? It is a type of lawsuit filed to clear up questions about property ownership. People may discover these questions when they run into issues buying or selling real estate or performing improvements on their homes. In this post, we explore why people file quiet title actions,...
Categories: Estate Planning
If you are considering creating an estate plan, you may wonder, How do you decide on a will vs a trust? A will provides a comprehensive plan for how you would like your assets to be distributed after you die. In contrast, a trust owns assets for the benefit of one or more parties (called...
Categories: Real Estate
When you buy or sell property in Tennessee, you may start hearing a host of unfamiliar terms. Closing? Contingencies? Disclosure? Deeds of trust? Earnest money? We focused this article on deeds of trust to help you begin to understand the legal terms you may encounter during the transaction process. Deeds of trust are similar to...
Categories: Family Law
Going through a divorce is a trying, challenging, and often frustrating experience. It can be hard to know what to expect, how to work through the separation process effectively, and how to adjust to this new normal. Further, many separating spouses have very real financial questions, leading them to ask, How long do you have...
Categories: Real Estate
Buyers looking for potential houses to purchase may have noticed the terms “under contract” or “pending sale” when perusing listings. But what does under contract mean in real estate? In this article, the Batson Nolan PLC team answers this question and walks you through the stages of a real estate transaction. Batson Nolan provides legal...
Categories: Estate Planning
Thinking about and planning for what happens to your assets when you pass away can be uncomfortable. But it is essential to put a plan in place to care for your loved ones and distribute your assets according to your wishes. If you do not have a plan in place, Tennessee’s default rules determine who...
Categories: Family Law
Children benefit significantly from having a relationship with both parents, regardless of the parent’s relationship with each other. While a mother’s rights in Tennessee are automatic, a father must establish paternity to have any legal rights to the child. Perhaps you didn’t establish paternity immediately after birth, or you only realized you are the child’s...
Categories: Estate Planning
Getting remarried can be an exciting time, filled with the promise of a new beginning and a brighter future. It’s not unusual to feel renewed hope and happiness as you start this new chapter. However, estate planning becomes more complex when you have a second marriage, especially if you have children. Estate planning means ensuring...
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