Tennessee: Do Administrators Have to Post a Bond When There Is No Will?
Do I have to post a bond to serve as administrator (no will) under Tennessee law? Short answer: Usually yes — Tennessee courts generally require a personal representative (administrator) to give a probate bond unless the court approves a written waiver by those entitled to inherit or the court otherwise dispenses with the bond. You […]
Read article →Selling Estate Property Facing Foreclosure in Tennessee When a Co-Administrator Refuses to Sign
Answer: How to sell estate real estate in Tennessee when a co-administrator refuses to sign and foreclosure is looming Disclaimer: This is general information, not legal advice. I am not a lawyer. For help specific to your situation, consult a Tennessee probate attorney before taking action. Detailed answer — step-by-step for Tennessee If a decedent’s […]
Read article →How to get court approval to release estate funds in Tennessee
How to get the court to approve release of estate funds when beneficiaries dispute splitting the money Detailed answer — What to expect and how to proceed under Tennessee law When someone dies, the person named as executor (if there is a will) or the court-appointed administrator (if there is no will) controls estate funds […]
Read article →Tennessee: What to Do If Someone Refuses to Turn Over an Original Will
How to get an original will filed in Tennessee when someone refuses to hand it over Short answer: File a petition for probate in the county where your dad lived. If your step-sister will not surrender the original, ask the probate court to compel production (subpoena or order) and, if necessary, to admit a copy […]
Read article →Does leftover money from the sale of parents' home go to beneficiaries under a Tennessee will?
Detailed answer Short answer: If your parents’ home was owned by your dad’s probate estate when it was sold, then the net sale proceeds (after paying mortgages, liens, funeral costs, taxes, administration costs and valid creditor claims) become estate property and any remaining money is distributed according to your dad’s will. But if the house […]
Read article →Tennessee: Can I Reimburse Myself for Paying a Decedent’s Vehicle Lien?
Can You Reimburse Yourself for Paying a Decedent’s Vehicle Lien under Tennessee Law? Short answer: Possibly — but it depends on who paid, whether probate has been opened, whether the payment preserved estate property or satisfied a valid creditor, and whether the court (or the personal representative) authorizes reimbursement. This article explains the common scenarios, […]
Read article →Tennessee: How Remaining Estate Funds Are Distributed to the Decedent's Children After Taxes and Claims
Detailed Answer: How Tennessee Estates Distribute Remaining Funds to Children This FAQ explains the common steps for distributing the remaining estate funds to a decedent s children in Tennessee after all taxes, valid creditor claims, administrative costs, and court fees are paid. This is general information only and not legal advice. For a binding answer […]
Read article →Do I need to post a bond to be administrator of my mother’s intestate estate in Tennessee?
Do I need to post a bond to serve as administrator of an intestate estate in Tennessee, and can that requirement be waived? Detailed Answer — Tennessee probate bond rules for administrators Short answer: Usually yes — Tennessee requires a bond for an administrator appointed to manage an intestate estate, but the court can set […]
Read article →Tennessee: Factors Courts Consider When Appointing an Estate Administrator
Detailed Answer Overview. When someone dies without a named executor or when the nominated executor cannot serve, a Tennessee probate court appoints an administrator (also called a personal representative). The court’s goal is to place an appropriate, willing, and qualified person or entity in charge of gathering assets, paying debts, and distributing the estate under […]
Read article →Using Estate Sale Proceeds to Pay Cleanup, Junk Removal, and Personal Property Costs in Tennessee
Using estate sale proceeds to pay cleanup, junk removal, and related expenses Disclaimer: This is general information only and is not legal advice. For advice about a specific estate or situation, contact a licensed Tennessee attorney. Detailed answer — how this works under Tennessee probate law Short answer: yes — sale proceeds from estate property […]
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