5 chapters · 171 sections in this title.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 30-4-101 Short title
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This chapter is known and may be cited as “The Small Estate Probate Act.”
Tenn. Code Ann. § 30-4-102 Chapter definitions
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(1) As used in this chapter, unless the context clearly requires otherwise:(1) “Court” means the court then exercising probate jurisdiction in the county in which the decedent had legal residence on the date of death;(2) “Decedent” means a person who is deceased;(3) “Limited lett…
Tenn. Code Ann. § 30-4-103 Administration of small estate — Limited letters of administration — Bond requirements — Form requirements
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(1) Whenever a decedent leaves a small estate, it may be administered in the following manner:(1) After the expiration of forty-five (45) days from the date of the decedent's death, as evidenced by a copy of the decedent's death certificate, provided that no petition for the appo…
Tenn. Code Ann. § 30-4-104 Provision of copies of limited letters of administration — Distribution of property — Remedies for personal representative — Conversion of estate
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(a) Each person indebted to the decedent's estate, having possession of any property belonging to the estate, or acting as registrar or transfer agent of any shares of stocks, bonds, notes, or other evidence of ownership, indebtedness, or right belonging to the decedent's estate …