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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...

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....

Help!  My new car is a lemon.  What do I do?  If your brand-new car is always in the shop, you have rights.  Tennessee law states that a manufacturer must repair or replace your vehicle under certain conditions.  Below we’ll ...

Donate Now! Join our 20-20 Challenge by donating $20, helping us get ready for 2020! HELP4TN is a project by Tennessee Alliance for Legal Services. TALS is a nonprofit that serves all 95 counties. This year on #GivingTuesday, make a donati...

Is this Confidential?   You need to talk to an attorney – maybe using a free legal helpline, like 844-HELP4TN, or at a local legal clinic.  You may need to tell this attorney some sensitive things that you don’t want the attorney to s...

  HELP4TN can only help give information about civil law and civil cases. So, what’s the difference between a civil and a criminal case?    Criminal Law Examples: DUI Theft/ Shoplifting Drug Offenses Assault M...

Renter’s Rights – Moving In Moving can be stressful. This blog can help you learn about protecting your legal rights when you move into a new rental home or apartment.   The Lease The lease is a legally binding contract between you a...

What is a Will? A will is a legal document that explains how you want your property to be distributed after your death. If a will is correctly drafted and witnessed, it can be filed in the probate court together with your death certificate. The ju...

How Do You Probate a Will? The death of a close relative brings grief and mourning. It also raises the question of how to deal with the property they have left behind. If that person has left a will, it tells their surviving family members how the...