Many people in Cleveland and other parts of the greater Chattanooga area, as well as those throughout Southeast Tennessee, have invested a lot of time and energy in building up a family-held or other small business. For many, their share in the business is their most...
Year: 2019
How do I appeal a VA disability decision?
Many veterans in Tennessee have suffered some sort of disabling injury or illness in connection with their service to the country. In these circumstances, the veteran can apply for disability benefits through the Department of Veterans Affairs.These veterans benefits...
Grounds under which one can challenge a will
Creating a will is an important step for almost anyone in Southeastern Tennessee to take. Doing so can save a lot of trouble for one's family after one's death, as a well-drafted will should give clear instructions about how a Cleveland resident wants her property...
What types of benefits are available to veterans?
The term veterans' benefits actually refers to a number of federal programs that those who have served the United States can take advantage of. These programs are often essential in allowing a soldier, sailor or airman, once his or her service is complete, to...
What happens if the family can’t agree on an executor?
When a Tennessee resident dies without a will, it may be difficult for the family to decide who should be the executor of the deceased person's estate. To review, an executor is a person appointed by the probate court to gather the deceased's property, pay off debts,...
How does probate work in Tennessee?
Many people living in Cleveland, Tennessee, and in the other neighborhoods in and around Chattanooga may have a natural desire to plan their estates so as to avoid probate. The probate process has, after all, gotten somewhat of a bad name in recent decades as a...
What are Aid and Attendance benefits?
As a Tennessee veteran ages, he will likely start to experience the same health issues that affect a broad range of people as they get older. They may not be able to get around as well as they used to, and a medical condition is likely to leave them homebound or even...
How does a disability rating work?
Many veterans in Cleveland, Tennessee, and the greater Chattanooga area may realize that they are eligible to apply for disability benefits through the Department of Veterans Affairs.Like other types of benefits available to those suffering with a debilitating illness...