COVID-19 Response from the Firm
We understand these are uncertain times for many of our clients. Wilson Worley PC is committed to serving our existing and new clients without interruption. Whether you are an individual in need of estate planning services or an employer navigating challenges presented by the COVID-19 coronavirus, we are here to serve you. We are here when you need us most. Our offices in Kingsport are open for business during normal business hours from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. We have taken precautions to protect our attorneys, staff, and clients and are following guidelines published by the CDC, as well as any guidelines recommended
Extension of Remote Notarization and Witnessing Through June 30, 2020
In Executive Order No. 37, Governor Bill Lee extended the temporary use of remote notarization and witnessing of documents in Tennessee through June 30, 2020. The previous order, Executive Order No. 26, was set to expire on May 17. The order allows for remote notarization and witnessing of a will, deed, and power of attorney, among other legal documents, to be done through an audio and visual communication like Zoom or Skype. This order also permits the extension of terms of any notaries public and online notaries which were set to expire between March 12, 2020 and June 15, 2020. These
Opportunity for Remote Notarization and Witnessing During COVID-19
In an effort to reduce the spread of the Novel Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19), Tennessee Governor Bill Lee issued Executive Order No. 26 (“the Order”) authorizing the use of remote notarization and remote witnessing through May 17, 2020. In relevant part the Order allows all Documents which require the physical presence of a notary and/or witnesses to now be executed through the use of remote notarization and remote witnessing. An applicable Document for this Order includes a will, trust, living will, durable power of attorney, deed, or other legal document requiring witness or notary presence. The new guidelines allow for execution to
IN-PERSON SIGNING GUIDELINES DURING COVID-19
Wilson Worley PC is committed to doing our part to protect the health and safety of our customers, employees, and communities during the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. To that end, we ask that, when possible, only essential parties to the signing attend the signing appointment and that everyone attending a signing appointment adhere to the following guidelines: Prior to the signing appointment, we ask that everyone attending a signing appointment consider the following questions: 1. Have you or anyone in your household had any cold or flu-like symptoms, such as fever, cough, or shortness of breath, within the last 14 days? 2. Have
Wilson Worley Human Resources Seminar on November 1, 2013
Attorneys from Wilson Worley, P.C., will be presenting a seminar—2013 Legal Issues in Human Resources—on November 1, 2013, from 8:00 am - 3:00 pm. The seminar will be held at the Kingsport Area Chamber of Commerce Board Room. Five hours of HR recertification credits are available through SHRM. The cost of the seminar is $30.00 per person and includes lunch. Topics include dealing with difficult employees, compliance programs, wage and hour overview, the Tennessee Lawful Employment Act, and social media in the workplace. There will also be an Affordable Care Act briefing during lunch. For registration or questions, you may
Attorney Steve Huret Elected President of Board of Directors for Junior Achievement
Wilson Worley attorney and shareholder, Steve Huret, was recently elected to a two year term as president of the Kingsport area board of directors for Junior Achievement of the Tri-Cities Tennessee and Southwest Virginia. Mr. Huret has been a member of the Kingsport board for several years and also serves as an eighth grade classroom volunteer at Ross N. Robinson and Colonial Heights Middle Schools. Junior Achievement is the world's largest non-profit economic education organization, reaching more than four million students in the United States each year. Founded in 1919, JA's mission is to educate and inspire young people to
Lisa Fuller Named Paul Harris Fellow by Rotary International
Lisa Fuller, Wilson Worley's Firm Administrator, has been named a Paul Harris Fellow by the Rotary International Foundation, for her service as a member of the Rotary Club of Kingsport - Downtown. The Paul Harris Fellowship, named for Rotary founder Paul Harris, signifies that a contribution of $1,000 has been made to the Foundation in the Fellow's name. The Foundation Endowment is used for service world-wide, including Rotary's continuing effort to eradicate polio from the world. Fuller is a past president of the downtown chapter in Kingsport, and currently serves on its board of directors. Wilson Worley has a strong tradition