Get Help Understanding Tennessee’s Probate Process

Probate is the process by which a decedent’s will is offered to and accepted by the court. Once the will is proven to be a valid document, an executor is appointed per the will’s instructions to begin the process of gathering the decedent’s assets and distributing them according to his or her wishes.

The Administration Process

Once the executor has been appointed, the executor is responsible for collecting and making an inventory of assets, notifying creditors, paying debts and taxes from the estate, and finally making distributions to the beneficiaries named in the will.

What If There Is No Will?

If there is no will, then the decedent is considered to have died intestate. In this situation, a person will be appointed as the estate’s personal representative, and the estate will be distributed according to Tennessee’s intestacy laws.

Should I Try To Avoid Probate?

When a person has a properly designed estate plan, the probate process is normally smooth and streamlined, but consultation with a knowledgeable attorney will help you determine if certain assets should be titled to pass outside of probate.

Contact JLCarey & Associates, PLLC Online

If you are a family member of someone who has passed away, contact JLCarey & Associates, PLLC today by completing this online form to determine next steps in the probate and estate administration process and manage your loved one’s last wishes with ease and confidence.