SB2029

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 8; Title 30; Title 31; Title 32; Title 35; Title 55; Title 66 and Section 67-4-409, relative to the automatic transfer of property upon death.

Introduced·1/22/26
Draft Text

Tennessee SB2029 amends Tennessee Code to establish the Tennessee Uniform Real Property Transfer on Death Act.

Tennessee SB2029 amends Tennessee Code to establish the Tennessee Uniform Real Property Transfer on Death Act. This act allows property owners to designate beneficiaries to receive their property upon their death without the need for probate. The act outlines the rules for the transfer of property, including the rights of joint owners and the ability to revoke the deed. It also provides a form for creating and revoking transfer on death deeds, emphasizing the importance of recording the deed before the owner's death for it to be effective.

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Judiciary Committee
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Committee decision

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History

Feb 5

Senate

Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee

Feb 2

Senate

Introduced, Passed on First Consideration

Jan 22

Senate

Filed for introduction