Tennessee: How to Find the Rightful Heirs and Who Owns Property After a Grandparent Dies
Detailed Answer — Who inherits and who owns the property after a grandparent dies (Tennessee) Short answer: Ownership depends on whether your grandparent left a valid will or whether the property passes by title (joint ownership, deeded beneficiary, trust) or by Tennessee intestacy law if there is no valid will. The first practical step is […]
Read article →Tennessee: How to Reconsider Letters of Administration and Seek Removal of an Administrator
How to ask a Tennessee probate court to reconsider letters of administration and remove the administrator so you, as the sole heir, can be appointed Short answer: You must file a petition in the probate court that issued the letters of administration asking the court to revoke or set aside those letters and to remove […]
Read article →Tennessee: Challenging an Administrator Who Closed a Joint Bank Account Without Notifying Heirs
What to do when an estate administrator closes a decedent's joint bank account without notifying heirs Disclaimer: This is general information, not legal advice. I am not a lawyer. For case-specific advice, consult a Tennessee probate attorney. Detailed Answer — practical legal steps under Tennessee law If a person appointed by the probate court (an […]
Read article →How to Review and Correct Missing or Incorrect Probate Filings in Tennessee
Detailed Answer — Reviewing and Fixing Probate Filings in Tennessee If you believe filings in your father’s probate case are missing or incorrect, act promptly. Probate records and deadlines affect distribution of assets, creditor claims, and beneficiaries’ rights. Below is a step‑by‑step guide to review the file, identify common problems, and correct errors under Tennessee […]
Read article →Challenging a Grandparent’s Appointment as Estate Administrator in Tennessee
Short Answer and Overview Yes. Under Tennessee law you can challenge someone’s appointment as the personal representative (administrator) of a deceased person’s estate. Common reasons to challenge include: the appointed person lacked legal priority to serve, was not qualified, obtained the appointment by fraud or undue influence, or is failing to perform duties. The challenge […]
Read article →Fixing Errors in Probate Paperwork in Tennessee: Correcting Wrong Siblings Listed
How to Fix Incorrect Names or Relationships in Tennessee Probate Records Detailed Answer — correcting probate paperwork under Tennessee law If probate paperwork lists the wrong siblings (or other heirs), you can usually correct the record. Tennessee law and Tennessee probate courts let a personal representative, interested party, or heir ask the court to fix […]
Read article →How Probate Without Qualification Transfers Real Property in Tennessee
How probate without qualification transfers real property in Tennessee Quick overview: When someone dies with a will in Tennessee, the will must be admitted to probate and a personal representative (executor) must be appointed before clear title to real property can pass to a devisee (beneficiary). Some estates can be handled with minimal court supervision […]
Read article →Challenging an Administrator’s Claim to Inherited Real Property — Tennessee
Understanding your rights when an administrator claims ownership of property you expect to inherit Disclaimer: This is general information, not legal advice. I am not a lawyer. For advice about your specific situation, consult a licensed Tennessee attorney. Detailed answer If someone serving as an estate administrator in Tennessee claims an ownership interest in real […]
Read article →Tennessee — Who Receives Surplus Proceeds When an Owner Dies Intestate (No Will)?
Surplus Sale Proceeds When an Owner Dies Intestate in Tennessee Quick summary: If a property owner dies without a will (intestate) in Tennessee, any surplus proceeds from a sale of that property generally become part of the decedent’s estate. The probate process (or other court-ordered procedure) determines who the lawful heirs are and how the […]
Read article →How to File a Motion for Foreclosure Surplus Funds in Tennessee
Steps to File a Court Motion to Claim Surplus Proceeds After a Foreclosure in Tennessee Quick overview: If a home owned by your mother was sold at a foreclosure sale and the sale brought in more money than was needed to pay the mortgage and other liens, the extra money (the “surplus” or “overage”) may […]
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