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The Lemon Law in Tennessee and Your Rights - HELP4TN Blog

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 discuss who this applies ...

Giving Tuesday: Give Back to HELP4TN

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 donation to...

Is This Confidential? - Talking To Lawyers - HELP4TN Blog

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 share with ...

Civil Law and Criminal Law: What's the Difference? - HELP4TN Blog

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 Murder/Homicide ...

Tennessee Renters' Rights When Moving In - HELP4TN Blog

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 and th...

Do I Need a Will? - HELP4TN Blog

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...

When a Loved One Dies: How to Probate a Will - HELP4TN blog

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...

Resources for Older Tennesseans - HELP4TN Blog

April 16 is National Healthcare Decisions Day. The Tennessee Senior Law Alliance can help answer questions about living wills, powers of attorney, and public benefits, as well as many other issues facing older Tennesseans. If you are over the age ...

HELP4TN Day is Saturday, April 6, 2019 - HELP4TN Blog

Click here to find a legal clinic near you! Tennessee attorneys will be offering FREE legal advice, information, and assistance at over 100 events across the state on April 6th and throughout the rest of the month. Have legal questions? Can...

What You Need to Know Before Going to Court- HELP4TN Blog

When you receive notice from court that you are being sued, or if you are suing someone else, going to court can be intimidating. You can use this guide to learn more about what to expect in court. Show up! Your court date and time will be...