Are Sellers Required to Disclose That Their House Is Haunted?
Selling your house can be scary business, but what if it is haunted? With Halloween a few days away, let’s discuss real estate disclosure obligations. Are you required by law to disclose your poltergeist housemates? Disclosure laws differ from...
Newest addition to KRBHK family
Just a "little" post to make you smile. Here is the newest, tiniest member of the KRBHK family. John Rodgers had a miniature horse born on his farm this week. So cute!
Governor Extends Remote Online Notarization and Witnessing
If you need important legal documents executed including wills, contracts, and any court pleadings, Gov. Bill Lee just announced he is extending Tennessee’s state of emergency through October, the Tennessean reports. Executive Order 63 also extends...
J.D. Kious accepts General Counsel position with Smyrna Ready Mix
September 30th was a bittersweet day at KRBHK. Our law partner of 15 years, J.D. Kious, is leaving us for an amazing opportunity to become general counsel for SRM Concrete. We are sad to see him leave, but at the same time, proud of his many accomplishments, and so...
Final adoption hearing is a very happy day!
KRBHK attorney Loren Sanderson recently helped the Powers family with the adoption of their four children. The Powers have been fostering the children since 2016, and we were happy to play a role in their final adoption hearing on Friday! Congratulations to this...
Miura Pepper Rempis named the 2020-2021 recipient of the David W. Kious Scholarship
Kious, Rodgers, Barger, Holder & King, PLLC would like to congratulate Miura Rempis as this year’s David W. Kious Scholarship recipient. Miura is a senior from Gallatin, TN and is double majoring in Political Science and History with minors in Pre-Law and...
RECENT CHANGE TO THE TENNESSEE “SLOW POKE LAW” AND BEWARE OF THE “PERSONAL DELIVERY DEVICE”
The last Tennessee legislative session produced a couple of notable tweaks to the motor vehicle laws. In 2016, Tennessee enacted a “Slow Poke Law” that prohibited a person from operating a vehicle in the passing lane of any interstate or multilane divided highway that...
Governor Lee Extends State of Emergency to Aug. 29, 2020
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee Governor Bill Lee today signed Executive Order No. 50 to extend the State of Emergency related to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic to August 29, 2020. The order allows the continued suspension of various laws and regulations and...
Eviction hearings to resume following temporary suspension under CARES Act
The COVID-19 pandemic has prompted the Tennessee government to make various changes to its ordinary way of operating. Our way of life has been impacted in an extremely unforeseen way and has left many people without jobs and with significant financial hardships. The...
Good Fences Make Good Neighbors: Partition Fences
This article was first published in the official magazine of the Tennessee Cattlemen’s Association, Tennessee Cattle Business. A partition fence is one that separates your land from an adjoining landowner. Partition fences can be built as a joint decision, and at a joint cost, of both landowners. A partition fence can also arise if a […]
PAYROLL PROTECTION PROGRAM – A LIFELINE FOR SMALL BUSINESSES
Starting today, April 3, 2020, small businesses can begin making application for a forgivable loan under the Payroll Protection Program (PPP) offered through the recently enacted Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act. The Act makes available $349 billion to small businesses primarily to keep employees on the payroll and cover other critical expenses. […]
Coronavirus, Parental Rights, and Court Operations
As this extended school absence continues and we are all dealing with Covid-19, the judges of Rutherford County have issued a decree dictating how parenting plans are to be followed during this unusual time. Please see the attached order for examples and exceptions of parental rights during an epidemic or pandemic. The Tennessee Supreme Court […]
KRBHK SUCCESSION PLANNING CLIENTS SPOTLIGHTED IN 2020 TENNESSEE AG INSIDER MAGAZINE
KRBHK attorney John Rodgers recently worked with clients Phillip and Linda Hayes on creating a succession plan for the Hayes’ family farm. Their collaboration is featured in the 2020 Tennessee Ag Insider magazine, a guide to the state’s food, farms and forestry published in partnership with the Tennessee Department of Agriculture. The magazine includes stories […]
COVID-19 Policy
For the health and safety of our clients and employees, our office is open by appointment only. We are temporarily closed to walk-in traffic. You are welcome to contact any of our lawyers or staff by calling 615-895-5566 or email at lmanier@krbhk.com. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Potential Policy Change Could Disrupt Social Security Disability Payments
If you have applied for and obtained Social Security Disability benefits, the approval of benefits is not necessarily the end of the process. There are several ways in which your benefits could be terminated. The easiest way to trigger a review and termination is if you earn more than $1,090 per month. Another easy way is to […]
Unfairly or unexpectedly left out of the Will? You may have legal recourse.
This month’s blog post is by Attorney Jason N. King. Jason focuses his practice on business law, bankruptcy law, civil litigation, creditors’ rights, and estate planning and probate law. There’s no question that the death of a loved one is an emotionally difficult time for those who were close to the decedent. When the loved […]
Do I Have to Probate a Will?
by John Rodgers No. Wills are legal and effective without probating them; however, you may find it necessary to probate a will. Generally speaking, there are two reasons you would need to probate a will. The most common reason is to transfer personal property such as bank or brokerage accounts. Let’s say your aunt Betty […]
Commercial Chapter 11 Filings Increase 19 Percent from Last Year, Total Filings Drop 3 Percent
Alexandria, Va.— Commercial chapter 11 filings increased 19 percent in August 2019 from last year, according to data provided by Epiq Systems, Inc. The 432 commercial chapter 11 filings in August 2019 were up 19 percent over the 364 filings registered in August 2018. Overall commercial filings also increased in August 2019, as the 3,337 filings […]
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We appreciate everyone that voted. We are humbled and excited to be voted your Favorite Law Office and Favorite Rule 31 Mediator! We’re nominated for 3 Ruthie Awards at The Daily News Journal! You can vote once a day, everyday until August 31st. We would love your support and votes! https://dnj.secondstreetapp.com/2019-Ruthies/gallery?group=324720
New TN Law Allows Joint Custodial Parents to Choose School Zone
With the new school year upon us, it is important to note the changes made in Tennessee law affecting schools and students. Numerous changes have been made this year that can be reviewed at the attached link. https://chalkbeat.org/posts/tn/2019/06/27/from-civics-to-vaping-here-are-10-education-laws-taking-effect-july-1-in-tennessee/?fbclid=IwAR1zctQ1W8NMh5Zzw_YIYknTLuvy10Fjoe9m0iE4VD5_kGFDMphXarL_NzA Of note, a 50 question civics test drawn from the citizenship test administered by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services […]