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Tennessee: Challenging a Sibling’s Use of a Deceased Parent’s Bank Account to Pay the Mortgage
Short answer: In Tennessee, a deceased person’s bank account generally becomes part of their estate and may not be used…
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Tennessee: Enforcing or Disputing an Oral Agreement Dividing Wrongful Death Proceeds
Detailed Answer Short answer: An oral agreement to divide wrongful-death proceeds can be enforceable in Tennessee, but proving its terms…
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How to Apply to Serve as Administrator of an Intestate Estate in Tennessee
Detailed Answer When a person dies without a valid will (intestate) in Tennessee, the probate court in the county where…
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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…
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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:…
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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 —…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…