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Tennessee law does not give a deadline for submitting a will to probate after someone dies. However, if a will is not submitted to probate, the court will treat the decedent's estate as if a will never existed. The decedent's property gets distributed ing to Tennessee's laws of intestate succession.

There are two types of probate in Tennessee: common form and solemn form. Common form probate is used when the situation is relatively straightforward and a contest of the Will is not anticipated.

How Long Does It Take for Will To Go Through Probate in Tennessee? In an ordinary probate process, creditors have a 4 to 12-month period to file claims against the estate. Thus, a straightforward, uncontested will could complete the probate process in as little as six months.

As the executor of a loved one's estate, you carry a significant responsibility, and there are several steps you need to take to initiate the probate process in Tennessee. First, it is advisable to consult with a probate attorney, like ours at Casey, Simmons & Bryant, PLLC, to guide you through the process.

In Tennessee, the process begins when the executor, named in the will or an administrator appointed by the court if there's no will, files a petition with the probate court. The court then oversees the entire process ensuring all debts are paid and remaining assets are distributed to the correct heirs or beneficiaries.

Petition to probate a will: $289.50. Petition for conservatorship or guardianship: $219.50. Small estate affidavit (with a will/without a will): $105.50/$100.50.