SB2290

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 30; Section 56-7-206 and Title 62, Chapter 5, relative to probate.

Introduced·2/2/26
Draft Text

SB2290 allows individuals to handle small estates without legal representation if the estate consists solely of life insurance policies under $15,000.

SB2290 amends Tennessee's probate laws to allow a petitioner or affiant to proceed without legal representation for estates consisting only of one or more life insurance policies valued at $15,000 or less, intended for burial, funeral, or final expenses. The bill also clarifies that those filing for a small estate affidavit or limited letters of authority are acting in an individual capacity to settle priority debts, not as a representative or fiduciary.

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Judiciary Committee
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Committee decision

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History

Mar 17

Senate

Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Judiciary Committee

Feb 5

Senate

Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee

Feb 2

Senate

Filed for introduction