How to Submit an Original Will to Tennessee Probate Court When You Live Out of State
Detailed Answer If you live outside Tennessee and need to deliver an original will to a Tennessee probate court, follow a clear, step-by-step process to protect the document and to make sure the estate is opened correctly. The key tasks are: identify the proper court, prepare the necessary paperwork, choose a safe delivery method (or […]
Read article →How to Buy Out Siblings’ Interests in Property in Tennessee
Practical steps to buy out co-owners’ interests in Tennessee residential property Short answer: You can usually buy your siblings’ undivided interests by confirming how title is held, getting a market value, making a written buyout offer, and completing a deed transfer (or a purchase agreement with financing and a deed once paid). If siblings refuse, […]
Read article →Buying Out Siblings’ Shares in a Parent’s House — Tennessee Guide
How to Buy Out Co-Heirs’ Shares in a Deceased Parent’s Tennessee House (FAQ-style Guide) Detailed answer — step-by-step process under Tennessee law When a parent dies and real property (a house) is part of the estate, multiple heirs or beneficiaries may have ownership interests after probate. If you want to keep the house and buy […]
Read article →Tennessee: Can an Estate Recover Money Withdrawn from a Deceased Parent's Bank Account or Credit Cards?
Detailed Answer Short answer: Yes—if an heir withdraws money from a parent’s bank account or uses a parent’s credit card after the parent dies, the estate can often try to recover those funds. What happens depends on how the account or card was set up (solely owned, joint, or payable-on-death), who had legal authority, and […]
Read article →Appointing a Guardian ad Litem for Minor Heirs Before Selling Inherited Land — Tennessee
Short answer Detailed Answer Yes. In Tennessee you can ask a court to appoint a guardian ad litem (GAL) to represent the legal interests of minor heirs when you seek court approval to sell inherited real property. Courts commonly appoint GALs or other fiduciaries to protect minors’ rights in estate and property matters. The exact […]
Read article →Selling an Inherited Home in Tennessee When Co-Owners Include Minors: Court Approval Steps (FAQ)
How the Court Approves the Sale of an Inherited Home When Co-Owners Include Minors This FAQ-style guide explains, in plain language, the typical court steps required in Tennessee when a house is inherited by multiple co-owners and one or more co-owners are minors. It explains what you can expect, what filings the court will want, […]
Read article →Filing a Year’s Allowance Petition in Tennessee: What to Include
Filing a Year’s Allowance Petition in Tennessee: What to Include This FAQ-style guide explains what to include when you file a petition for a year’s allowance (family allowance) in Tennessee probate court. This is educational information only and is not legal advice. Consult a licensed Tennessee attorney or the local probate court for help with […]
Read article →Handling a Parent’s Estate in Tennessee: Step-by-Step FAQ
How to Handle a Parent’s Estate in Tennessee — Step-by-Step Answer Short answer: Start by locating a will (if any), secure the estate and death certificate, contact the county probate office where your mother lived, and either open a probate case or use a small‑estate procedure when appropriate. Follow Tennessee probate rules to inventory assets, […]
Read article →Switching to Tennessee Small‑Estate Process After a Year's Allowance Limit Is Reached
Detailed Answer Short answer: If you find that payments under the surviving spouse/child/year’s allowance have consumed a large portion of the probate estate and you want to move to a small‑estate procedure in Tennessee, first confirm the estate qualifies for Tennessee’s simplified collection process. If it does, you can stop or avoid a full administration […]
Read article →Tennessee: Paying Back Taxes on Inherited Land When You’re Not on the Deed
Can paying delinquent property taxes give you rights to inherited land if you’re not on the deed? Short answer: Paying past-due property taxes protects the land from tax sale and may preserve your financial interest, but it usually does not by itself make you the legal owner. To hold legal title you generally need to […]
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