SB0541

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 30 and Title 32, relative to probate matters.

Prefiled·12/11/25

Amends Tennessee probate laws to revise requirements for admitting various types of wills to probate and for creditors to file exceptions to claims.

This bill amends Tennessee probate laws to revise the requirements for admitting various types of wills to probate. It specifies the documents and testimony needed for admitting holographic, nuncupative, and written wills to probate in both common and solemn form. The bill also modifies the process for creditors to file exceptions to claims against an estate, including the timing and responsibilities of beneficiaries and creditors in filing exceptions. The changes aim to clarify and streamline the probate process and creditor exception procedures.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 8, Nays 1 PNV 0

8 Yea

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1 Nay

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Calendar

Mar 11, 2025

3:00 PM

Senate Judiciary Hearing

Feb 25, 2025

3:00 PM

Senate Judiciary Hearing

History

Mar 17, 2025

Senate

Re-refer to S. Cal Comm

Mar 14, 2025

Senate

Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 3/17/2025

Mar 11, 2025

Senate

Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 8, Nays 1 PNV 0