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Can You Contest a Will if the Estate Is Divided Unevenly?

People draft wills to ensure that their estates are divided the way they wish. A will also informs their family members about who will get what when it comes to their assets and belongings. When there are several children or grandchildren involved, it typically takes a lot of thought and careful consideration when creating this…

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Workers’ Compensation for Permanent Nerve Damage

Workers can suffer nerve damage due to an accident, any type of trauma, repetitive stress, and other causes. Some nerve damage can cause a partial or complete inability to use or move the part of the body that includes that nerve. Nerve damage can also limit a worker’s strength. Nerves that tear, bruise, or stretch…

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Organ Damage from Chattanooga Truck Accidents

Truck accidents can damage organs in several ways. The drivers and passengers in trucks, the occupants of cars and other types of vehicles, pedestrians, and bicycle riders can all suffer organ damage in any type of truck accident. Victims and families deserve full compensation for the unbearable pain that organ damage causes to survivors and…

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Are Anti-Contest Will Provisions Valid?

Some testators try to avoid probate disputes about the legitimacy of their will by including a provision that anyone who challenges the legitimacy of the will will not be able to receive any distributions from the will. This provision may be called an anti-contest provision or a no-contest provision. A will is prepared by a…

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Can You Decline an Inheritance in Tennessee?

Inheriting assets can be a bittersweet experience, but what if the prospect of accepting an inheritance doesn’t align with your circumstances or preferences? While it may seem counterintuitive to some people to reject an inheritance, the answer is, generally, yes. This is known as “disclaiming” or “renouncing” an inheritance. There are a variety of motivations…

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Amputation Injuries from Accidents on Tennessee Worksites

When it comes to Tennessee worksites, the risk of serious amputation injuries is a very real concern. These life-altering incidents that result in the loss of entire limbs leave victims and their families in shambles as they suffer through overwhelming physical, psychological, and emotional pain. Adding to the trauma, the financial burdens that come with…

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