Tennessee: Documenting a Repossessed Vehicle When Settling a Loved One’s Estate
Disclaimer: This is general information, not legal advice. I am not a lawyer. For legal advice about a specific estate or repossession, consult a Tennessee attorney or the probate court. Detailed Answer When a vehicle tied to a deceased person’s estate is repossessed, executors or administrators must document the repossession carefully so the probate process […]
Read article →How to Claim Surplus Funds After a Tax Foreclosure Sale in Tennessee
Detailed Answer Disclaimer: This is general information only and is not legal advice. I am not a lawyer. For help with your specific situation, consult a licensed Tennessee attorney. Overview — who may be entitled to surplus funds When a county conducts a tax foreclosure or trustee’s sale to collect unpaid property taxes, the sale […]
Read article →Tennessee: Transferring a Deceased Parent’s Car Title in a Small Estate When the Original Title Is Missing
Transferring a Deceased Parent’s Car Title in Tennessee (Small Estate, No Original Title) Short disclaimer: I am not a lawyer. This is general information to help you understand options under Tennessee law and does not constitute legal advice. Consult a Tennessee probate attorney or your county clerk for advice tailored to your situation. Detailed answer […]
Read article →Tennessee — Challenging or Dismissing a Probate Petition for Possession and Control of Estate Property
Detailed Answer Short overview: When someone files a petition in Tennessee probate court asking for possession and control of estate property, the court may grant temporary or permanent control to a personal representative, a creditor, or another party. If you believe the petition is improper, you can challenge or seek dismissal by contesting the petition […]
Read article →Reopening an Approved Estate Accounting in Tennessee — How to Challenge It After One Year
Can an approved estate accounting be challenged after a year in Tennessee? Short answer: It is difficult but sometimes possible. Tennessee law treats probate accountings and final settlements as carrying strong finality. You can seek relief in limited circumstances—fraud, lack of notice, mistake, newly discovered evidence, or jurisdictional defects—but strict rules and short deadlines often […]
Read article →How to Challenge a Final Estate Accounting in Tennessee When You Were Not Notified
Can I challenge a final estate accounting if I never got notice? Disclaimer: This is general information, not legal advice. I am not a lawyer. For advice about your specific situation, contact a licensed Tennessee probate attorney. Quick answer If you are an heir, beneficiary, or otherwise an interested person in a Tennessee probate estate […]
Read article →Tennessee — How to Clear Creditor Claims Before Selling a Parent’s Estate Home
Disclaimer: I am not a lawyer. This information is educational only and does not constitute legal advice. For legal advice tailored to your situation, consult a licensed Tennessee probate attorney. Detailed Answer — How to clear creditor claims before selling a decedent’s home in Tennessee Selling a parent’s home that is part of a decedent’s […]
Read article →Tennessee: Who Gets Leftover Sale Proceeds When Someone Dies Without a Will?
What Happens to Leftover Sale Proceeds When Someone Dies Without a Will in Tennessee This FAQ-style guide explains, in plain language, how leftover sale proceeds are handled under Tennessee law when a person dies intestate (without a valid will). It uses a simple hypothetical to illustrate typical steps and points you to the Tennessee laws […]
Read article →How to Retitle a Vehicle After a Parent’s Death in Tennessee
Detailed Answer This section explains the practical steps you are likely to follow in Tennessee to retitle a vehicle that belonged to a deceased parent. This is an overview of common paths: transfer by joint ownership, transfer via a trust, transfer under probate through an executor or administrator, and transfer under small-estate procedures. Rules and […]
Read article →Tennessee: What to Do When a Proposed Administrator Withholds Estate Records
Understanding Your Rights to Estate Records and What to Do in Tennessee Disclaimer: This is general information only and not legal advice. For advice about your specific situation, consult a Tennessee probate attorney. Detailed answer — your rights and the steps you can take If you are an interested person (for example, a beneficiary, heir, […]
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