How to Open Probate in Tennessee from Out of State
Opening Probate in Tennessee When You Live Out of State: A Step-by-Step FAQ Disclaimer: This article is educational only and is not legal advice. Laws change and every case is different. Consult a Tennessee probate attorney or the local probate court before acting. Detailed answer: Can I open probate in Tennessee if I live in […]
Read article →How to Settle a Parent’s Estate in Tennessee When They Owned Property in Another State
Detailed Answer If your parent died domiciled in Tennessee and also owned property in another state, you will usually need to open probate in Tennessee and then address any out-of-state real or tangible property through the other state’s process (commonly called ancillary probate or a non-judicial transfer). Below are clear, step-by-step actions to take and […]
Read article →Tennessee — How to File and Record a New Deed After a Spouse Dies So a Child Becomes Owner
How do I file and record a new deed after my wife's death so my child becomes the owner? Short answer: The exact steps depend on how your wife held title before she died. Common paths are: (A) title passed automatically because the deed named a surviving owner (no probate required), (B) title passes by […]
Read article →Tennessee: How to Ensure a Wrongful Death Settlement Is Filed Correctly and Split as Agreed
How to Make Sure a Wrongful Death Settlement Is Filed Correctly and Split as Agreed in Tennessee This FAQ-style guide explains, in plain language, the key steps to confirm a wrongful death settlement is properly filed with the court and the settlement proceeds are distributed according to the agreement under Tennessee law. This is informational […]
Read article →Do I Need a Transfer‑On‑Death Deed or POD If My Will Leaves Everything to My Daughter? — Tennessee
Short answer and overview Short answer: Usually yes. A last will controls only assets that pass through probate. Many common ways to pass property outside probate — payable‑on‑death (POD) designations, beneficiary designations, joint‑owner rights, and transfer‑on‑death (TOD) or beneficiary deeds — operate independently of a will. If you want your daughter to receive every item […]
Read article →Tennessee — Can I Require a Co‑Heir to Reimburse an Appraisal Before an Estate Buyout?
Do you have to pay a co‑heir back for an appraisal before completing a Tennessee estate buyout? Short answer: Often yes — but it depends on who ordered the appraisal, whether the estate is being administered by an executor or administrator, and whether the heirs agreed in writing. Under Tennessee practice, appraisal costs can be […]
Read article →Tennessee: How to Put a Deceased Parent’s House into You and Your Siblings’ Names (Intestate)
What to do when a parent dies without a will in Tennessee and you need the house put in the heirs’ names Quick disclaimer This information is educational only and is not legal advice. I am not a lawyer. Use this to understand the Tennessee process and decide whether you should speak with a probate […]
Read article →Tennessee: How to Take Over a Deceased Parent's Mortgage — Step-by-Step Guide
FAQ: Steps to handle a deceased homeowner’s mortgage in Tennessee Disclaimer: This is general information only and not legal advice. For advice about your specific situation, consult an attorney licensed in Tennessee. Detailed answer — how mortgage responsibility and home ownership transfer after a death When a homeowner dies, the mortgage does not vanish. The […]
Read article →Proving Paternity for Inheritance — Tennessee
FAQ: Establishing Legal Parentage for Inheritance under Tennessee Law This FAQ explains how someone can establish they are a decedent’s child for inheritance purposes in Tennessee when the father’s name does not appear on the birth certificate. This is an educational guide only — not legal advice. Detailed answer — How Tennessee law treats parentage […]
Read article →Protecting Inheritances in Tennessee When a Family Member Contests an Estate — FAQ
Detailed Answer Short answer: Under Tennessee law, protecting an inheritance when a family member contests an estate requires prompt action, careful documentation, and usually an experienced probate attorney. You can preserve rights by securing records, asking the executor to follow statutory duties, and, when necessary, defending the will or other transfer methods (trusts, beneficiary designations) […]
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