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Is Money Considered Tangible Personal Property?

Thanks to movies and television, many people believe that leaving a will that says, “I leave my entire estate to XYZ” (or simply writing something down on a bar napkin) counts as a valid will. Nothing could be further from the truth. In fact, the rules for wills and estate administration in Tennessee are very…

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Spinal Cord Injuries and Resulting PTSD from Truck Accidents

Truck accidents are a common cause of serious injuries that can have long-lasting effects on those involved. Spinal cord injuries, in particular, can lead to significant physical and emotional consequences. In some cases, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can develop after a truck accident, further compounding the challenges faced by the victims. Which spinal cord Injuries…

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What Happens if Co-Executors to a Will Disagree?

There’s a general rule of thumb that when someone writes a will, they should appoint an odd number of executors (for example – one, three, or five) so that disputes don’t end in a tie. When there are an even number of co-executors, disputes between the co-executors may require probate litigation to resolve them because…

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The Dangers of Workplace Dust Explosions

When dust is suspended in the air, under the right concentrations and the right conditions, an explosion can occur. Even substances that don’t normally burn when the materials are large (such as iron and aluminum) can burn quickly when the substance is in a finely divided form. The force from a dust explosion can cause…

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What Is a Breach of Fiduciary Claim in Probate?

A breach of fiduciary claim can occur in probate when a personal representative or trustee fails to fulfill their legal duties and obligations to the beneficiaries of an estate or trust. A fiduciary is a person appointed to manage the assets of another person or entity, and is required to act in the best interests…

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Food Service Workers Face Daily Hazards

When we think about workplace injuries, the first thing that normally comes to mind are freak accidents in the manufacturing or construction industries. While there’s no doubt that those are very dangerous, we must recognize that food workers also face very serious hazards while they’re on the job. With over 21.1 million people being employed…

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How Dangerous Are Rear-End Truck Accidents?

You’re stopped at a red light when all of a sudden you see a massive semi-truck coming straight for your car from behind. You awake in a hospital to sheer pain and your car totaled. The strength of commercial trucks is no joke — so when they cause an accident, it’s not uncommon to hear…

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Catastrophic Crane Accidents

As much as we would like for some incidents to belong only to the movie industry, there are disastrous events that unfortunately affect many people in real life. A crane accident is one of them. Many of us walk by cranes every day, especially in busy cities. Some may be terrified, and others may be…

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