FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
3 P.M. CST, May 31, 2010
Contact: Wendy Dyes
Phone: (615) 715-0913
Musician Danny Tate freed from conservatorship, assets still targeted in Nashville probate court
Nashville, TN, May 31 2010: Davidson County (TN) Circuit Court Judge Randy Kennedy’s ruled May 24th that the Nashville musician Danny Tate was free from a conservatorship for the first time in nearly three years and has the ability to control his assets, enter into contracts and even accept or reject medical treatment. The courtroom was full of supporters from around, but Tate’s victory may be short-lived, perhaps even premature to call, based upon court documents filed in recent days by attorney Paul T. Housch on behalf of himself and Tate’s brother David, the now former conservator.
Probate abuse is often perpetrated through the use of legal instruments such as wills, trusts, guardianships (called conservatorships in some states) or powers of attorney. Many observers view the Tate conservatorship case as a prime example of this abuse which, in its most extreme form, is a hijacking of a person’s personal freedom and property rights.
Danny Tate’s assets once exceeded $600,000, but have largely been depleted during the conservatorship. Michael Hoskins, Danny Tate’s attorney, told the Associated Press that he plans to fight attempts to sell the songwriter’s house in order to pay legal fees. Tate’s royalty payments were set up as targeted funds at the May 24 hearing when attorney Housch informed the judge that “as far as expenses, court reporter, things of that nature, there’s going to be a lack of funds, cash funds right now, to pay those. There are BMI funds available, coming in June.” Based on recent court filings, these assets along with others are now being sought by David Tate and Housch as part of “winding down” the conservatorship they initiated against Danny Tate.
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12 comments:
Good, Wendy -- keep the heat turned up!
Let the whole world know how the State of TN "protects" the vulnerable!
It's not the just TN it is every state in the Nation that is allowing this type of abuse.
Hey Paul Housch what else do you want from Danny Tate ..... how bout his skin? You, David Tate and Team Probate with court approval took everything from him. Only a person with a conscience would feel any guilt or remorse. Hey Paul Housch do you feel anything?
We need to "let the whole world know" how ALL states "protect" the vulnerable!
or not...
3700 Friends for Danny Tate's Defense and growing!
Right - what's happening to Danny is happening all over the country. I am glad he's getting a lot of press coverage as it brings attention to the problem itself.
It absolutely warms my heart that Danny Tate's friends, and new friends he's never even met, have gathered to support him.
People power and faith will get it done. And we will all celebrate this victory!
Danny is a member of NASGA. He is one of many victims, a young ward who was able to get press and media attention, a great support group via Facebook effort.
This effort took a lot of thought, hard work and determination. The success of the group formed a united effort - a team effort.
Danny is giving a voice to many who have been silenced.
Applause and standing ovation to all those who are supporting Danny and to Danny Tate - it took great courage and strength to release his personal life to the world.
The seizure of Danny's assets without any prior constitutional notice to him was a real shocker.
Those people who did it belong in jail!
The leeches will try to hold on until they suck all the blood dry...
Thank you Wendy!
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