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John I. Harris

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Every article here reflects real concerns — from courtrooms to committee hearings — that affect your rights, your property, and your ability to protect both. Whether it’s a breakdown of recent rulings or commentary on proposed legislation, these posts offer clarity and context that mainstream news often misses.

Closeup of the documents of the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022. The Unites States Senate passed the Inflation Reduction Act, the climate, tax and healthcare legislation, on Sunday, August 7, 2022.

Do you need help making adjustments to guard against the new administration’s policies?

February 2, 2021 No Comments

Within the first 30 days of a new administration we often seen significant changes at the federal particularly when there is a change in party control of both the office of President and Congress as occurred in 2021. We can expect many changes to tax codes, business regulations, and regulations on personal choices that may will require us to evaluate and make changes to our current plans. There is no doubt that taxes are going

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Updating your estate plan in light of the Covid experience?

January 27, 2021 No Comments

There are lots of reasons that you might need to evaluate and update your estate plan and family’s documents at this time and with the change in administration. One reason is lessons learned from the experiences related to Covid. Almost everyone knows someone who has been infected by, sick with, hospitalized as a result of or died from Covid and its complications. Over the last year, we have had many calls from friends and referrals

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Last Will and Testament

Do you need a will in Tennessee?

December 26, 2019 No Comments

Do you need a will in Tennessee? The short answer is simply no. People die every day without a will because having a will does not prohibit or delay death. The practical answer is yes, you need a will. In Tennessee, you do as a practical matter have a will whether you recognize it or not. In Tennessee, there are a series of laws which will function as your “default will” if you do not

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Tennessee Court of Appeals refuses to enforce arbitration provision in nursing home contract

December 20, 2019 No Comments

Many families across Tennessee will at one point in time or another have a situation where an elderly parent, grandparent or family member is admitted to a nursing home. When that occurs, many nursing homes will present to the family a contract for nursing home services and fees. Generally, these contracts are not negotiable and the nursing home will not admit the individual without someone signing. Often that someone is not the person being admitted

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A man wearing a mask is holding a gun directed towards the camera. The individual's face is concealed, highlighting themes of robbery, crime, and violence.

Factors to consider as crime and robbery increase

December 19, 2019 No Comments

News reports make it clear that crime and robbery is something that everyone in Nashville, middle Tennessee and the entire state have to consider as a real risk to themselves, their families, their businesses, and their other involvements – including church. There are things you can do to help you prepare to defend yourself and your family and friends. There are also risks involved that could arise if you are forced to defend yourself and

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Handgun and the paperwork to get a background check before taking ownership

National Firearms Act “NFA” Trusts and how to get one.

December 16, 2019 No Comments

The National Firearms Act (“NFA”) was enacted in 1934.  Congress’ purpose with the NFA was to create what it believed was a constitutional means of discouraging citizens from purchasing or owning certain types of firearms which Congress asserted were the ‘weapons of choice of the gangsters’.   These weapons included machine guns, short barrel rifles, short barrel shotguns and suppressors. Congress knew it could not ban civilian ownership based on what can be learned from the

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