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TN SB2290
TN SB2290AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 30; Section 56-7-206 and Title 62, Chapter 5, relative to probate.
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Introduced
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As introduced, permits a petitioner or affiant to proceed pro se in the administration of a small estate if the personal property consists exclusively of one or more life insurance policies that do not exceed $15,000 in value and are intended to be used for the decedent's burial, funeral, or final expenses; specifies that a person who files for a small estate affidavit or limited letters of authority is deemed to be acting in an individual capacity; requires the court clerk to provide a standardized form for filers. - Amends TCA Title 30; Section 56-7-206 and Title 62, Chapter 5.
AI Summary
This bill allows individuals to handle the administration of a small estate without a lawyer (proceed pro se) if the only assets are life insurance policies totaling no more than $15,000, specifically designated for the deceased person's burial, funeral, or final expenses. It clarifies that when someone files for a small estate affidavit or limited letters of authority, they are acting as an individual to settle a debt, not as a legal representative or trustee for the estate. Additionally, the court clerk will be required to provide a standard form for those who qualify under these new provisions, and this form will serve as proof of death for small insurance policies.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee (on 02/05/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/Default?BillNumber=SB2290&ga=114 |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/SB2290.pdf |
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