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Primer for a Working Parent in Tennessee
By Barbara Moss Published June 13, 1991, The Tennessean This is the article I wish someone had written 15 years ago when I began combining career and parenthood. I had my first child in 1977 when I was...
Michael Oher’s conservatorship saga and his relationship to the Tuohys raise questions
Lawyers all over the state of Tennessee are scratching their heads about the Michael Oher conservatorship and the ensuing litigation. On Aug. 9, 2004, a lawyer in Hernando, Mississippi, filed a petition on behalf of Sean Tuohy and his wife, Leigh Anne Tuohy, to...
Older Americans Month: Rediscover the story of our nation’s eldest citizens | Opinion
Today, people over 65 make up 17%, 1 in 6 of Americans, and that percentage is expected to grow to 46% by 2032. The fastest growing group consists of people over 85. May is Older Americans Month. So who are we? First of all, we are numerous. Today, people over 65 make...
Primer for a Working Parent in Tennessee
By Barbara Moss Published June 13, 1991, The Tennessean This is the article I wish someone had written 15 years ago when I began combining career and parenthood. I had my first child in 1977 when I was...
Michael Oher’s conservatorship saga and his relationship to the Tuohys raise questions
Lawyers all over the state of Tennessee are scratching their heads about the Michael Oher conservatorship and the ensuing litigation. On Aug. 9, 2004, a lawyer in Hernando, Mississippi, filed a petition on behalf of Sean Tuohy and his wife, Leigh Anne Tuohy, to...
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Hearing Loss and Dementia: How Early Intervention Protects Health and Independence
Key Takeaways Hearing loss is common in older adults and linked to a higher risk of dementia. Early diagnosis and treatment can help protect memory and mental clarity. Regular hearing evaluations after age 50 are essential for healthy aging. Untreated hearing loss can...
Are Children Responsible for Their Parents’ Debt After Death? A Guide for Nashville Families
Key Takeaways In Tennessee, children are not personally responsible for unpaid debts in a parent’s name alone. Debts are settled through probate and paid from the parents’ estate before any assets are distributed to the heirs. Children may only be liable for debts...
How to Prove Undue Influence in a Tennessee Will or Trust Case
Key Takeaways Undue influence occurs when someone manipulates a vulnerable person to change a will or trust. Proving undue influence requires evidence of control, pressure, or unfair persuasion. Tennessee law looks at relationships, suspicious circumstances, and...
Hearing Loss and Dementia: How Early Intervention Protects Health and Independence
Key Takeaways Hearing loss is common in older adults and linked to a higher risk of dementia. Early diagnosis and treatment can help protect memory and mental clarity. Regular hearing evaluations after age 50 are essential for healthy aging. Untreated hearing loss can...
Are Children Responsible for Their Parents’ Debt After Death? A Guide for Nashville Families
Key Takeaways In Tennessee, children are not personally responsible for unpaid debts in a parent’s name alone. Debts are settled through probate and paid from the parents’ estate before any assets are distributed to the heirs. Children may only be liable for debts...
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