by Frantz, McConnell & Seymour, LLP | Feb 1, 2016 | ESTATE PLANNING: BUSINESS, FAMILY AND PERSONAL, TRUSTS AND ESTATE PLANNING, WILLS
If you don’t like your Will, how do you revoke it? Tennessee law provides the answer. There are three ways to intentionally revoke a Will: The maker of the Will, the ‘testator’, creates another Will that revokes the prior Will; The testator creates a “document of...
by Frantz, McConnell & Seymour, LLP | Jan 18, 2016 | NEWS
As part of an outreach program, Rich Scrugham discussed estate planning topics and answered questions at the Valentine’s Day event at the South Knox Senior Center. The Mill Creek Mule Skinners provided great entertainment, and a good time was had by all. Frantz,...
by Frantz, McConnell & Seymour, LLP | Dec 29, 2015 | NEWS
Frantz, McConnell & Seymour, LLP is named in Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” for 2016 in the following areas: Knoxville – Tier 1 Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)...
by Frantz, McConnell & Seymour, LLP | Dec 23, 2015 | FIREARMS LAW, FIREARMS LAW: LOCKED, LOADED AND LAWYERED
It comes as a surprise to many that federal law strictly regulates transfers of firearms between residents of different states. This is not something new. It is part of the Gun Control Act of 1968, 18 U.S. Code §922. In particular, under 18 U.S. Code §922(a)(3), it is...
by Frantz, McConnell & Seymour, LLP | Nov 17, 2015 | NEWS
In 2005, the City of Knoxville enacted so-called “adult use” ordinances, essentially aimed to shut down unpopular businesses such as FMS’ client’s adult cabaret. FMS attorneys immediately filed the suit, claiming the new ordinances ran afoul of free speech rights, as...
