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Staying Safe as the Country Reopens

As businesses, court houses, schools and more open back up, many people are still unsure how to protect themselves and their loved ones from COVID-19. It is important to know that there is currently no vaccine to prevent COVID-19, but there are many ...

Assisted Living Facilities and Nursing Homes are Not Entitled to your Stimulus Check

Under the recent CARES Act, economic impact payments (also called “stimulus checks”) have been given to individuals and married couples to help cover unexpected costs during the recent shutdowns due to COVID-19. These checks are considered a tax cred...

Tennessee Property Tax Relief Program - HELP4TN Blog

What Is The Property Tax Relief Program? Tennessee law provides property tax relief for low-income senior homeowners, disabled individuals, and disabled veterans and their surviving spouses through the Property Tax Relief Program. Property tax rel...

Finding Free Help for Seniors in Tennessee- HELP4TN Blog

If you’re a senior in Tennessee, or taking care of a senior, there is free help for you. Here’s where you can get help for yourself or family member in Tennessee: Help with Nursing Homes and Medicaid: District Long-Term Care Ombudsmen Thi...

Why do I need car insurance in Tennessee? - HELP4TN Blog

Car insurance protects you and other drivers in case of an accident. It is against law to drive without car insurance in the state of Tennessee. If you are pulled over by the police for a traffic violation or for any other reason, you may be asked to...

HELP4TN Day - Where to Find Free Legal Help in April

This April, the Tennessee Supreme Court is kicking off a month-long HELP4TN Day accross the state to make sure people know where to get the legal help they need. In uncertain times, it is important to know your rights and where to get help when you n...

COVID-19 Scams - HELP4TN Blog

Natural disasters, such as coronavirus, bring out the best in some people. We’ve seen doctors, nurses, and first responders working tirelessly to help sick patients. We've also seen brave workers delivering goods and ensuring that people can still ...

Get Free Legal Help Online with TN Free Legal Answers - HELP4TN Blog

Using TN Free Legal Answers to Get Answers- Tennessee's Online Legal Clinic Did you know that you can get in touch with a free lawyer over the internet? All you need is an email address and a way to get online- phone, computer, or tablet. ...

Holographic Wills

Jeremy Butler was a sick and elderly man being cared for by a friend named Ed Blake. Jeremy was estranged from his family and thought of Ed as a brother. Upon Jeremy’s death, a handwritten will was found, which said: “Ed Blake has been like a bro...

Timeshares in Tennessee: Your Rights and Duties - HELP4TN Blog

Timeshares can seem really attractive. Who wouldn’t want to spend a couple weeks each year in a nice cabin in the mountains? A word of caution though, as the sale of timeshares often involves high pressure tactics and long-term contracts. Before y...